Notification of the next kin

1. surviving spouse

2. surviving children or their legal guardian

3. surviving parents

4. surviving siblings

5. surviving grandparents

6. other relatives

1. identify the legal next of kin

2. locate legal next of kin

3. notify the legal next of kin

4. record the time of notification

5. follow-up with other agencies on status of notification

1. phone book at the scene

2. neighbors

3. doctor's office

4. medical records dept.

5. papers or cards at the scene (birthday, holiday)

1. foreign consulates

2. police departments

3. historical societies

4. random calls

1. be prompt

2. make the notification in person

3. be well informed

4. be supportive and sensitive