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There are several reasons why people relocate. One is because of a natural disaster. Another is because of work. There are also instances when a family has to move because of unpaid mortgage and foreclosure. Whatever the reason is for your relocation, you have to ensure that you are ready. Prepare your things as well as yourself. These are essential so that you will be able to adjust better.

The preparations that you are going to make largely depend on the reason why you are relocating, the place where you are going and the people who will be moving with you. If you are moving because of work, you have to make sure that all your documents to work in that country or state is ready. You have to bring with you all requirements that might be needed for work. You should also find a place near your workplace to make it easier for you.

If you are going to move with your family, make sure that you are moving to a family friendly neighborhood. See to it that there is a good school for your children. It would be ideal if there were recreation parks or beaches nearby. This way, you can easily find time and activity with your children.

In addition to the above mentioned information, you should also keep the following in mind:

1. Before moving, make sure that you research about your new home. What is the weather like and when does it usually change. Learn about the society, their rules and culture. This will help prepare you for the change.

2. Have a checklist of what to do. It would be better if you have a time table so that you can specify what to do during that day. First you have to indicate your moving date. That will help you organize the things you need to accomplish. If you need help, hire services ahead of time. Make sure that the movers know when and where you are moving.

3. Gradually pack your things. Pack the things that you can ahead of time. Designate boxes for similar items and label them. Taking the extra step to label your boxes will greatly help you find the things you immediately need when you reach your new home. You should also clean all your linens and rugs to prepare it for packing. To make it easier for you, assign each member of the family to pack their own things. You can also assign them specific things to pack.

4. All important documents should be secured. Remember, almost all actions you are going to take such as enrolling your children or filing for loans will require original documents.

5. Make sure that you inform your friends and family about your new address and contact information. You should also inform the local authorities and other parties that will need it.

Your preparation will be a great factor on how you will feel once you are in your new home. This will greatly help you and your children adjust to the new place easily.

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1. The Funeral Home
   One of the first calls to be made to is to a funeral home. If the deceased is in a hospital (or other kind of care setting), the facility’s staff will make these calls for you, although you will need to decide which mortuary service you would like to use. The staff at the funeral home will then take the lead and work with you and the other with family members to orchestrate the details of the care of the body, the service, and burial.
    
2. Clergy
   After the funeral home has been contacted; you will usually need to call a member of the clergy (if the deceased has an affiliation). A pastor or minister will usually conduct the religious service; however, funeral homes often have a staff member who can lead a service if a religious service is not a good fit. This person can also handle arranging speakers to do a eulogy, (read more about writing a eulogy)
    
3. Determine Budget
   The cost of funeral arrangements can be staggering, and cost of burial can be an indelicate discussion. However, funeral homes generally provide a variety of services and product options to try to meet most budgets. However, a traditional funeral at minimum costs about $6,000, (funds are often available for a “pauper funeral” when necessary).

   Clergy will often not charge a set amount for their services, but an honorarium is customary for clergy, musicians and other professionals whose services may be engaged. This is something that most funeral homes will include as part of funeral home charges and make these payments for you. Just be sure to ask to avoid any uncomfortable situations.
    

4. Informing friends and family

Many people will find out about a death of a friend of family member through word-of-mouth, but don’t assume everyone will just get the message. Be sure to personally call (or have a close family member call) those who should be told of the death immediately. Have an obituary placed in the local newspaper, and any paper that may hold significance for the deceased (former hometowns, etc.) Include the details of the service and where donations should be directed, (Read more about writing an obituary).

Once these initial details are handled, it is time to take a moment to grieve and work through the emotion of your loss. You may want to seek out the comfort of family, or clergy yourself. The next few days and week will be trying, so don’t hesitate to seek help.

Please give Two More Hands a call at (704) 804-1761 to assist you during this difficult time and to celebrate the life of your loved one in a way that is least stressful for you.

Customary information includes:

1. Full legal name of the deceased (nickname may be included in parenthesis)
2. City or town of residence
   1. To avoid having the residence robbed while the family is attending the calling hours and funeral, specific information about the residence of the deceased and relatives should never be published.
3. Relative list including:
   1. Predeceased list (relatives who have died)
   2. Survived by list (relatives that are still alive)
      1. Parents
      2. Sons
      3. Daughters
      4. Grandchildren
      5. Great Grandchildren
      6. Sisters
      7. Brothers
4. Work history
5. Place and time of the funeral and any calling hours
6. Place of burial
7. Optional information could include:
   1. Special interests such as hobbies
   2. Associations (such as membership in local or national organizations.
   3. Special Affiliations (such as volunteer work for the A.S.P.C.A., etc.)
   4. Military service

Obituaries can be written at the time of death or before. Many people find it helpful to write their own obituary notice in advance for the following reasons:

1. The surviving family members might not remember, or may struggle to remember, specific dates (birth, employment, retirement, previous deaths).
2. They might not know proper spellings of people’s names, places, companies or organizations.
3. They might not know all of the deceased’s memberships to volunteer organizations and community clubs.
4. The self-written obit could specify a favorite charity for donations that the surviving family wouldn’t have thought of.