Hospital or nursing home
You're in the hospital scenario.
The hospital will ask you to choose a funeral home soon — usually within a few hours. Take a breath. You have more time than they're suggesting.
The hospital is moving fast. We're going to slow this down for the next few minutes so you don't make a $10,000 decision in a hallway.
Step 1 of 3
Tell the hospital you'll be back to them within a few hours.
You don't have to choose a funeral home in the next 30 minutes. Hospitals have temporary holding for exactly this reason. Saying "I need a few hours" is normal and they will accept it.
When you’re ready
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