How to Notify All Faiths Cremation Society of a Death
You Must Call Us at (800) 843-6253
It's important that you immediately notify All Faiths Cremation Society when a death has occurred. This is especially true if you do not reside in Florida and are making plans to fly here to take care of estate matters and other details.
When someone dies, we have to coordinate plans with the private physician, hospice personnel, or hospital to prepare the certificate of death. Keep in mind that Florida law requires a mandatory 48 hour waiting period before cremation can take place, although it is normally 3 to 5 business days before the actual cremation takes place.
Call us at (352) 753-2612 or toll free at (800) 843-6253 regardless of the day or time. We will
coordinate our staff to transfer the decedent into our care.
Gather Statistical Information
for the Certificate of Death
All Faiths Cremation Society is required by Florida law to secure and file a certificate of death from a licensed physician (or medical examiner). This document is then filed with the county health department and certified copies of the death certificate are issued by the registrar.
The required statistical data is basic in nature (many can answer all of the questions in less than 5 minutes) but it's important that it's correct when it is filed. Correction procedures are time consuming and potentially costly (delaying insurance claims and estate settlement) so please make sure you research and review the information you provide to us.
For the certificate of death, you will need the following information:
- Decedent information
- Name (first, middle and last)
- Gender
- Race
- Date of birth
- Marital status and name of spouse, including maiden name, if applicable
- Social Security Number
- Birthplace (city and state)
- Residence address
- Occupation and industry (do not use “retired” – indicate type of work done during most of working life)
- Education level
- Military service
- Father’s and mother’s name, including mother’s maiden name if known
- Place of death (facility name or address and whether it is inside city limits)
- Date of death
- Informant information
- Name (first, middle and last)
- Relationship to decedent
- Mailing address
In addition, we will need to know the following for our own use.
- Does the decedent have a pacemaker or other medically implanted device? If so, we must remove it prior to cremation.
- Multiple death certificates may be required to settle the decedent’s estate or financial affairs. Insurance claims usually require death certificates with the cause of death, but probate courts require ones without. How many of each will be needed?
All of this information can be provided via this online form.
Finalize the Cremation Arrangements
After completing the online form, you will need to finalize the arrangements. In addition to making your service and merchandise selections, you will need to sign authorization forms. You do not have to personally visit our office if you are unable to do so. This can be done via fax or overnight mail. Payment for our services can be made by personal or bank check, money order, or major credit card.
If you have any questions, please call our office Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at: (800) 843-6253.
Thank you for selecting All Faiths Cremation Society as your preferred direct cremation provider. Rest assured, we will do everything possible to justify your faith in our firm.
