Question 1

Does the hospital, hospice, or nursing home choose the funeral home?

Accepted Answer

No. The person with legal authority to make arrangements may choose the funeral home. Tell the facility that your family has selected Horizon Funeral Home and call us so we can begin the release and transfer process.

Question 2

Must every funeral or cremation decision be made before the transfer?

Accepted Answer

No. The first call focuses on identification, legal authority, the location of the person who died, and permission to coordinate the transfer. The detailed arrangement conference can follow after immediate care is underway.

Question 3

Can Horizon coordinate a transfer from a private residence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when the required medical or legal release is in place. The steps depend on whether the death was expected, who pronounced the death, and whether the medical examiner must be involved. Call before moving or signing anything so we can explain the correct sequence.

Question 4

How soon can the transfer take place?

Accepted Answer

Timing depends on the facility release, medical certification, family authorization, staff access, and any medical-examiner involvement. We begin coordination promptly but do not promise a specific time until the responsible parties confirm release.

Question 5

Is Horizon affiliated with a hospital, hospice, or nursing home?

Accepted Answer

No. Horizon Funeral Home is an independent funeral home selected by the family or other authorized arranger. We coordinate with the facility involved in the individual case but do not claim an endorsement or affiliation.

Hospital, Hospice & Nursing Home Transfers

You can call before every decision has been made.

A clear handoff from the place of death into funeral-home care.

Authorization

Facility release

Transfer into care

Arrangement conference

Funeral and cremation arrangements can follow.

What families often need to know first.

A death has occurred at a facility or residence?