Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory
What Do I Do
After The Funeral
Death
Certificates:
Death Certificates may be obtained from
the Register of Deeds in the county in which the deaths occurred.
Allow 5 to 10 working days for the Death Certifies to be filed and copies
to become available. They are $10.00 each from any county in
Social
Security:
We have already notified Social Security
of the death. However you will
still need too make an appointment to determine if you are eligible for a $255
survivor’s benefit or any other benefits. The Social Security Office is located
at
Probating the Will:
Call and make an appointment with the Clerk of Court to “Probate the Will” 704-484-4868. They will give you the details about the procedures to follow. The Clerk of Court is located on the first floor of the Cleveland County Court House.
Veteran’s Benefits:
All honorably discharged veterans are entitled to a flag and a grave marker. With a copy of the Discharge or DD form 214 or other proof of service, we will procure the flag for you. Grave markers are ordered through the local VA office. Some veterans are entitled additional death benefits. Call the Veterans Administration Service Officer for an appointment. 704-484-4803. The office is located in the Cleveland County Administration Building 311 East Marion Street Shelby. N.C.
Insurance Claims:
We will be glad to assist you in filing
any life insurance. We have most of
the major insurance company’s claim forms on file and will make them available
to you if you need them.