When there is a death, the staff of McKenzie Mortuary is available at any hour, seven days a week. Our staff will come when the time is right for the family. When you call, staff will ask the full name and location of the deceased and the name and phone number of the next of kin. If the death occurs at home and the deceased is not under the care of an attending physician or hospice, the local authorities (911) should be contacted. What should I do if a loved one dies out of state? When death occurs away from the home, McKenzie’s staff can assist you with the necessary arrangements in order to transfer the deceased to a desired location. What information do we bring for the family conference with the funeral director? Birth date and place of birth of deceased Social Security Number of deceased Recent photograph of the deceased for the obituary Date of birth Birthplace Occupation of the deceased Father’s Name Mother’s Maiden Name Place of Funeral Service Veteran’s discharge information Clothing for the deceased Cemetery lot information Insurance policy and phone number of insurance company Pre-need information if applicable Name of clergy Musical selections to be played during the service How do you arrange for an obituary? The funeral director will provide you with a list of biographical information necessary for the obituary and will submit the information to the newspapers selected by the family. What is the role of the funeral director? Funeral directors are listeners, advisors and administrators. They make the arrangements for transporting the loved one, complete all necessary paperwork, and implement choices made by the family regarding the funeral