Key takeaway
This checklist is designed for the first minutes of confusion. It helps distinguish what needs to be done first, what can wait a few hours and what belongs to a more specific case file.
If the family is unsure what order to follow, Sabil l'Ikram can turn this checklist into an action plan tailored to the actual situation.
- A checklist designed to be reread in a moment of stress.
- A simple, actionable order of priority.
- Useful both for relatives on site and for the family at a distance.
What to do first
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01
Have the death certified par le bon interlocuteur selon le lieu
The first reflex depends on the place of death and the process that actually applies.
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Appoint a single main family contact to avoid duplication
A single person centralizes the information, useful calls and first approvals.
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03
Clarify the burial place and key information before proceeding
Confirm where the family is considering burial, whether a family plot exists and which local details need to be checked before starting multiple procedures.
Quick checklist
- Exact place of death.
- Name of the main family contact.
- Planned burial place.
- Possible existence of a family plot or a cemetery already identified.
- Documents already available.
- Whether there is an MRE, consular or insurance context.