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Draft outline. This guide is being researched and written — full version coming soon.

What to Do When Someone Dies in Atlanta — First 48 Hours

OUTLINE — write in Weeks 3-6 (highest at-need SEO intent; "what to do when someone dies" guides are a proven architecture element).

  1. First hour: expected death at home (hospice) vs unexpected (call 911) vs hospital/facility
  2. Who pronounces; when the medical examiner is involved (Fulton/DeKalb/Cobb/Gwinnett ME contacts — verify)
  3. Choosing a funeral home — you do NOT have to decide in the first phone call; your rights (FTC Funeral Rule, prices by phone)
  4. The transfer: what happens, typical cost, no obligation to continue with the transferring provider
  5. First 48 hours: death certificates (how many to order), notifications list, what can wait
  6. Georgia-specific: death certificate process, who can order copies
  7. Gentle CTA: directory comparison + planning guide download