What are Vital Statistics?

Vital Statistics are details about the deceased required for filing for death certificates and applying for other benefits. They include:

• Full name, complete address, telephone number
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Marital status
• Educational attainment
• Citizenship (US/Canadian/Other)
• Father’s name
• Father’s birthplace
• Mother’s maiden name
• Mother’s birthplace
• Social Security Number
• Veteran’s Serial/Service Number
• Date & place of service, date of discharge
• How long at current residence/former residence(s)
• Occupation, job title, nature of work & history
• Location of workplace, telephone number
• Family origin
• Contacts/informants: person, or persons to be notified for arrangements

You will be asked to bring this information when we schedule the arrangement conference during your first call to us.