The first days
Reach out to your closest family and friends
Start with the small circle who need to hear directly: immediate family, closest friends, anyone who was actively involved in their care. Calls are better than texts when you can manage them. You don't need any details about arrangements yet. Saying "I wanted you to hear from me" is enough.
What you'll need
- Phone numbers for close family and friends
Good to know
Share the load: Ask one or two of these people to help notify the wider circle. It's heavy to carry alone, and most people who care about them will want a way to help.
Need help with this step?
Someone on our team can talk through this step with you, answer questions, and help you figure out what applies.
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