{"id":773,"date":"2011-01-05T16:54:12","date_gmt":"2011-01-06T00:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/?p=773"},"modified":"2013-05-01T16:07:11","modified_gmt":"2013-05-02T00:07:11","slug":"what-to-do-when-someone-dies-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when someone dies: introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/iStock_000014805393Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-778\" title=\"What to do when someone dies: introduction\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/iStock_000014805393Small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when someone dies: introduction\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Welcome to the iMortuary original blog series entitled, &ldquo;What To Do When Someone Dies.&rdquo;&nbsp; &nbsp;We created this series in response to the need for greater consumer information for what to do when someone dies.&nbsp; &nbsp;As consumers increasingly turn to the Internet for information gathering, we acknowledge that funeral planning and estate matters represent a valuable topic.<\/p>\n<p>Grief and loss are paramount when a loved one passes, and yet dealing with estate issues typically falls to those closest to the one who passed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Navigating the myriad of tasks and responsibilities can be overwhelming;&nbsp; it is our hope that this series starts conversations and provides thoughtful insight into these tasks.&nbsp; We also hope to convey a positive message regarding proper funeral planning and estate planning.<br>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: url(\/images\/bg-paper.jpg) no-repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; width: 250px; height: 260px; float: right;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 38px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">Part of our ongoing series:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 30px 0; padding: 0;\"><a style=\"color: #708fa2; font: 18px Georgia, Times, Serif; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/category\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies\/\">What To Do When Someone Dies<\/a><\/p>\n<form action=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/addfriend.php\">\n<p style=\"float: left; margin-right: 3px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: medium none;\" src=\"\/images\/fb-badge.png\" alt=\"What to do when someone dies: introduction\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" title=\"What to do when someone dies: introduction\"><\/p>\n<p><input name=\"id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"100001168477005\"> <input src=\"\/images\/fb-addasfriend.jpg\" type=\"image\" value=\"Connect with me on Facebook!\"><\/p>\n<\/form>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/iMortuary\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: medium none;\" src=\"\/images\/twitter-follow.png\" alt=\"What to do when someone dies: introduction\" width=\"160\" height=\"27\" title=\"What to do when someone dies: introduction\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Starting Monday, January 10, 2011, the series will be rolled out as blog articles on our Funeral Blog.&nbsp; To follow our communications and announcements on Twitter, follow <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/imortuary\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@iMortuary<\/strong><\/a> and\/or search for our posts with the hashtag #whensomeonedies.&nbsp; If your website or organization serves families dealing with death, grief, and\/or loss, we encourage you include a link to this primary blog post <strong>[the permalink is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/WTDWSD\/\">https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/WTDWSD\/<\/a><\/strong><strong>]<\/strong> from your website.<\/p>\n<p>In this seven-part series, &ldquo;What To Do When Someone Dies&rdquo; we will cover information regarding &ldquo;What To Do When Someone Dies&rdquo; for each of the following subject areas.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"color: #333333; font: 12px\/18px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-bank-accounts\/\">Bank Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-debts-and-bills\/\">Debts and Bills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-grief-resources\/\">Grief Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-online-accounts\/\" href=\"http:\/\/\" target=\"_blank\">Online Accounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-social-security-and-other-government-organizations-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Security and Other Government Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-stocks-and-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stocks and Investments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies-life-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\">What To Do When Someone Dies: Life Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For those experiencing the loss of a loved one or who are making estate planning or funeral planning decisions, these resources offer a starting point for the myriad of tasks and responsibilities related to managing the personal affairs of an individual.&nbsp; These pivotal resources can provide an excellent starting point and foundation for personal organization or for managing the affairs of a loved one.&nbsp; <strong><em>However, these articles are not intended to provide legal or investment advice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consumers may need to consult a professional regarding all the comprehensive steps and legal matters when managing an 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