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What to do when someone dies.
  • We are available 24 hours a day, call either 215-257-2144 or 215-723-4636.
  • If they die in a hospital or care facility give the facility the name of the funeral home.
  • Confirm that they will contact us, some facilities do not.
  • If they die at home without a physician present:
    – if under Hospice Care, call hospice first
    – if not under hospice care, call 911/police/ambulance
    – call the funeral home
  • If after hours, you will be answered by our answering service, they are trained to properly handle your needs. They will ask the following information:
    – Decedents Name
    – Place of Death
    – Contact Name and Phone Number
  • We will return your call usually within 5 - 10 minutes


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