After the Death of a Loved One

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Embrace Hope After Heartache

We, the staff of U-M Health, wish to extend our condolences to you following the death of your loved one. 

Financial & Legal Concerns

Navigate post-loss finances and legalities, including asset/debt transfers, Social Security, VA benefits, and death certificate procedures.

Following a Death

For post-loss clarity on organ donation, autopsy, and funerals, visit our comprehensive 'Following a Death' page for support.

Remembering Your Loved

Choose personal or U-M Health memorial events to honor the departed. Visit our page for details on remembrance options.

Living with Grief

Understand grief's impact and journey on our 'Living with Grief' page—find coping strategies and support resources.

Additional Resources & Support

Access grief support resources, coping tools, and service information on our dedicated grief support page for assistance after loss.

Bereavement Guide

View the Bereavement Guide PDF for more information on resources and support groups.

Supporting Grieving Families: Child & Pregnancy Loss

If you are grappling with the indescribable loss of a child or experiencing the heartache of a desired pregnancy that ended too soon, we are here to offer compassion and assistance. While this page provides support following the passing of an adult in the hospital, specialized resources for these particularly tender losses are available elsewhere. For guidance through the mourning process after the death of a child, please consult the material on our Grief Support for Child and Pregnancy Loss.

After the Death of a Child and Pregnancy Loss
Support Through Sorrow's Journey
Michigan Medicine strives to ensure that everyone nearing the end of their life receives compassionate care and is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to providing care, information and support to families and caregivers before, during, and after a death has occurred. Your feedback will help us improve the quality of care provided to all patients and families.

Contact Us
Office of Decedent Affairs

Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm

Phone: 734-232-4919

Feedback Survey

We realize that remembering the day a loved one died may be difficult. Sharing your experience may be helpful to you and others. We hope you will take a moment and participate in the care at end of life survey. Please share this survey with anyone impacted by the loss.

Take the survey