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301.404.2207
301.322.3050
9013 Annapolis Road
Lanham, Maryland 20756
24 Hours
WHEN DEATH OCCURS
Depending on where the death occurs and under what circumstances, this explains what you should do when the death occurs:
Death in an Institution
When the death occurs at a hospital or nursing home, the medical staff should take care of all necessary legal steps. You just need to notify the medical staff that Latimore Funeral Services is the funeral home handling arrangements so they can have you sign any necessary release paperwork.
Anticipated Death at Home:
Today, more people with terminal illnesses are electing to die at home under the care of Hospice. In this situation, you just need to notify Hospice that Latimore Funeral Services is the funeral home of your choice, they will then take care of all necessary legal requirements. Many times when someone has a terminal illness, the family will elect to make prearrangements with us so that they are not overwhelmed with the many important decisions at the time of death.
Unanticipated Death at Home or Elsewhere:
In these situations, immediately call 911. The police and emergency medical personnel will then determine the appropriate steps to be taken. Often, the police can release the human remains directly to our funeral home. However, in certain cases, the body may need to be transported for further investigation to the Medical Examiner's office to determine the cause of death.
Death out of state:
If the death occurs outside of Washington, DC metropolitan, you should call the funeral home at (301) 404-2207. We can coordinate with a local funeral director at the place of death.
