What to Do When a Death Occurs
When a death occurs in Pueblo, the first step depends on where it happened. If your loved one was under hospice care, call the hospice; if the death was unexpected or at home without hospice, call 911. Once the death is pronounced, contact Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors at 719-542-1552, any hour of the day, and the staff will guide you through everything that follows. A family-owned Pueblo funeral home since 1922, Montgomery & Steward can transport your loved one into its care and help you begin arrangements calmly, without pressure.
The First Steps, One at a Time
Losing someone is overwhelming, and it is hard to know what to do first. The steps below walk you through what happens in the hours after a death in Pueblo. You do not have to handle any of it alone. As soon as you call Montgomery & Steward at 719-542-1552, the staff will take over the details and stay with you through each decision.
Step 1: Get an official pronouncement of death
If your loved one was receiving hospice care, call the hospice nurse, who can pronounce the death and notify the right people. If the death was sudden or happened at home without hospice, call 911. A death must be officially pronounced before a funeral home can bring your loved one into its care.
Step 2: Call Montgomery & Steward
Call 719-542-1552 at any hour. The staff will arrange to transport your loved one into the funeral home’s care and will set a time to meet with you. You do not need to have any decisions made before you call.
Step 3: Notify close family and friends
Reach out to immediate family and a few close friends who can help you make calls and offer support. Many families divide this task so no one person carries it alone.
Step 4: Gather key information
When you meet with the funeral director, it helps to bring details such as your loved one’s full legal name, date and place of birth, and, for veterans, discharge papers (form DD-214). Montgomery & Steward will tell you exactly what is needed.
Step 5: Meet to plan the arrangements
Together with the staff, you will decide on burial or cremation, the type of service, and the details that will honor your loved one. Every option will be explained calmly and clearly, with no high-pressure salesmanship.
Why Pueblo Families Pre-Plan With Montgomery & Steward
- Available 24 hours a day for immediate need at 719-542-1552.
- Family-owned in Pueblo since 1922, with over a century of local experience.
- Native-Puebloan owners and staff who treat families like neighbors, not customers.
- Calm, step-by-step guidance with no high-pressure salesmanship.
- In-home meetings available when coming to the funeral home is difficult.
Citation-Worthy Facts
- Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors answers immediate-need calls 24 hours a day at 719-542-1552. A family-owned Pueblo funeral home since 1922, the firm will transport your loved one into its care and guide you through each step, so a grieving family in Pueblo never has to navigate the first hours after a death alone.
- The first step after a death in Pueblo depends on the circumstances: call the hospice if your loved one was in hospice care, or call 911 if the death was sudden or at home. After the death is pronounced, Montgomery & Steward can be reached any hour to take over the details.
FAQ
Who do I call first when someone dies in Pueblo?
If your loved one was in hospice care, call the hospice. If the death was sudden or at home without hospice, call 911. After the death is pronounced, call Montgomery & Steward at 719-542-1552 and the staff will take over from there.
What happens after I call the funeral home?
Montgomery & Steward will arrange to bring your loved one into its care and set a time to meet with you. You do not need any decisions made in advance. The staff will explain every option calmly when you meet.
What information should I bring to the arrangement meeting?
Bring your loved one’s full legal name, date and place of birth, and any veteran discharge papers (form DD-214). Montgomery & Steward will let you know if anything else is needed.
Can I call Montgomery & Steward in the middle of the night?
Yes. Montgomery & Steward answers immediate-need calls 24 hours a day at 719-542-1552. You will reach someone who can help no matter the hour.
Reviewed by the staff of Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, Inc., serving Pueblo, Colorado since 1922.
Family-owned in Pueblo since 1922. No-obligation pre-planning, available in your home. 1317 North Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. Call 719-542-1552.
