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   Burial and Plot-Interment Allowances This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)
The website gives information on how to be partial reimbursed for an eligible veteran's burial and funeral costs.
By: State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project
 
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   Veterans' Burial and Memorial Benefits (Separate Website)
The Department of Veterans' Affairs National Cemetery Administration's web site is designed to assist you with information on the VA's national cemeteries and other memorial benefits.
By: State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project
 
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   Veterans' Survivors' Benefits
If your spouse, parent, or child was a veteran that has died, you might be eligible for benefits. This document is a list of them.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
  
   
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  End of Life Planning
 
   Details of My Final Arrangements
This document helps you sort out your thoughts (and write them out) about how you want things to be managed upon your death. Click to read more.
By: Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services
  
   
   End of Life Planning: DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER
this document attempts to clarify when you will be resuscitated or not resuscitated, even if you have it in writing that you do or don't want to be.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services
  
   
   The Facts About Financial Powers of Attorney
Learn what you need to know about advance directives.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
  
   
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  Funerals and Burials
 
   A Checklist of What To Do When A Loved One Dies
If you are in charge of handling the affairs of a person who has died, this is a checklist of some of the more important considerations.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services

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   A Consumer's Guide to Cemeteries and Funeral Services (Separate Website)
This brochure is designed to better acquaint you with the laws and rules regulating perpetual care cemeteries, preneed dealers, and merchandise dealers in our state.
By: Georgia Secretary of State
  
   
   Access to Vital Records (Birth Certificates, Marriage and Divorce Records, etc.) (Separate Website)
This web site contains information about vital records kept by the State of Georgia, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce records, and the putative father registry.
By: Georgia Division of Public Health
  
   
   Consumer Bill of Rights for Funeral Goods and Services
This document describes the kinds of things you should ask for BEFORE purchasing any funeral goods or services or signing a "preneed" funeral contract.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services

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   Frequently Asked Questions About What to Do When Someone Dies (Separate Website)
This document answers common questions about what to do when someone dies.
By: Athens-Clarke County Probate Court
  
   
   What to Do When a Loved One Dies (Separate Website)
There are a number of different proceedings which may be filed following the death of a loved one who owns property in the State of Georgia.This page briefly describes the usual, initial proceedings.
By: Probate Courts of Bibb and Clark Counties
  
   
   What You Need to Know About Funeral Homes, Crematories and Cemeteries
This document answers common questions about funerals, funeral homes, crematories and laws regulating the funeral process in Georgia.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services
  
   
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