I have a terminally-ill 5 year old & when I went to the mortuary to pre-pay his cremation expenses, I signed paperwork for a bunch of forms that will have to be filed. The statement of death sent to Social Security does have to be sent within 10 days of death, but the mortician can cremate a body immediately without waiting for the SS to receive that statement. I was told my son will be cremated about 48 hours after the mortuary receives his body.
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Joshiesmom, I am so very very sorry. Bless you for trusting us with your very sad and difficult circumstances. Please know that I am sending love and prayers for your strength. Please take care of yourself and allow others to take care of you also. You and your child will be carried gently in my heart.