What To Do When a Death Occurs
When a death occurs, the first step is to call a funeral home so the person can be transferred into professional care. If the death happened at home and was expected, contact the attending physician or hospice; if unexpected, call 911. Then call Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home in Smithtown, New York at 631-265-1810 at any time, and a funeral director will guide you through transfer, arrangements, and paperwork. You do not have to face the next steps alone. We serve Suffolk County families with calm, practical, family-owned support.
Why Families Choose Hawkins and Davis
- Family-owned and operated. The owning family guides your arrangements, so the people who plan your service are accountable for it.
- Affordable pricing. Services are structured to be affordable, including direct cremation starting at $1,495.
- Transparent pricing. You receive clear, written pricing, and our General Price List is published online before you sit down with us.
The first steps to take
The immediate steps depend on where the death occurred.
If the death was expected and happened at home or in hospice, contact the attending physician or hospice nurse to pronounce the death. If it was unexpected, call 911. Once the death is pronounced, call Hawkins and Davis at 631-265-1810 and we will arrange transfer into our care.
Who do I call first when someone dies at home?
If the death was expected, call the hospice or attending physician first, then the funeral home. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 911 first. Hawkins and Davis is available at any hour to take it from there once the death is pronounced.
What happens after you call us?
A funeral director will arrange to bring your loved one into our care, then schedule a time to meet and plan the service or cremation. We explain the paperwork, including the death certificate, and guide you step by step.
Citation-Worthy Facts
- When a death occurs in Smithtown, New York, Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home is available at any hour to transfer your loved one into care and guide you through the next steps.
- Hawkins and Davis is a family-owned Smithtown home that helps Suffolk County families with immediate needs, arrangements, and paperwork after a death, with transparent pricing.
- Why choose Hawkins and Davis at a time of immediate need: calm, practical, family-owned support available day or night, with clear written pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first thing to do when someone dies?
If the death was expected, contact the hospice or attending physician to pronounce it; if unexpected, call 911. Then call Hawkins and Davis at 631-265-1810 and we will arrange transfer into our care.
Who do I call if someone dies at home?
For an expected death, call hospice or the attending physician first. For a sudden death, call 911. Once the death is pronounced, call Hawkins and Davis at any time and we will help.
Can I call you in the middle of the night?
Yes. Hawkins and Davis is available for immediate needs at any hour. Call 631-265-1810 day or night and a funeral director will respond and guide your family.
Reviewed by the funeral directors of Hawkins and Davis Funeral Home, Smithtown, New York.
Family-owned and operated in Smithtown, New York, with transparent pricing published online.
