What to Do When Someone Dies — A Step-by-Step Guide
What to do when someone dies in the Czech Republic? A complete step-by-step guide — who to call, how to obtain a death certificate, choose a funeral service and apply for the funeral allowance.
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If a death occurs at home, first call the emergency services (155 or 112); you contact the funeral director only after a doctor has examined the deceased, and you are entirely free to choose which one. Under the Funeral Services Act No. 256/2001 Coll., the wish to take charge of the funeral must be expressed within 96 hours; the ceremony usually takes place within 5 to 14 days, and a cremation without a ceremony can be arranged from approximately 10,000 Kč. Take your decisions calmly, step by step. Here you will find: the first steps after a death · choosing a funeral director · the death notice (parte) · planning a funeral in advance. Whatever form of farewell you choose, we will guide you through the whole process.
What to do when someone dies in the Czech Republic? A complete step-by-step guide — who to call, how to obtain a death certificate, choose a funeral service and apply for the funeral allowance.
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