First, it is VERY IMPORTANT that your friends, household staff, neighbors, etc. know that you are a member of the 24 Hour Association and to contact us upon your death. Should they, instead, call 911 or the police, a complicated process ensues that can take weeks to navigate. Of course, if foul play is suspected, do call the police. And if death is imminent, have a doctor see the person prior.

 As soon as the 24 Hour Association is contacted, we take the following steps:

•       Confirming the name and phone number of the attending doctor.

•       Contacting the funeral home for collection and disposition of the body.

•       Contacting next of kin and/or executor.

•       Contacting family and friends included in the member’s application.

•       Helping to arrange a religious or other service as requested.

•       Registering the death with the Mexican Civil Registry.

•       Obtaining and providing a Mexican death certificate to the appropriate survivor.

 What else needs to be done?

Foreign residents are required to notify Mexican Immigration within 90 days when your spouse dies and also change your marital status. We cannot do this for you.