Print U.S. Program
The LCS Post Life Planning Program, including a 2-page application, instructions
and fee schedule, is available here to print out. Just select the appropriate
instructions, U.S. or Canadian, to print everything you need.
Once you have read through the documentation, be sure to fill out the 2-page application completely, providing all information
requested. After your signature is witnessed by two people, take the application to the LCS office. A $200 peso fee covers notarization of the application.
Once notarized, a copy will be available at the LCS office for your records. We will notify you by e-mail when it is ready to be picked up. If you have any questions the LCS office volunteers will be happy to assist you.
Post-life planning is essential in Mexico. The Lake Chapala Society has
created a program in conjunction with the San Miguel Funeral Home, in Guadalajara, to facilitate the legal disposition of deceased members.
The funeral home will provide service to all who have done their Post Life
Planning. They have English-speaking representatives to be notified in case
of death. The procedure is: call the funeral home and report the death,
providing the immediate information, i.e., address where remains may be
picked up, telephone number at that address, etc. See name and phone number
below. Payment for the services of the funeral home are due when all necessary
action is completed.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THIS INFORMATION CURRENT! Each fall when your Lake
Chapala Society membership is renewed, please ask to review your Post Life
Planning Form, verifying that the information is current and correct. Changes
in address, phone number (of you or next of kin), or other pertinent information
should be changed at the office immediately. This information is used only
by those persons carrying out your wishes. If desired, you may put sensitive,
confidential information in a sealed envelope, which will be stapled to
the data form. This will not be opened until after your death.
TO REPORT A DEATH, CALL:
SAN MIGUEL FUNERAL HOME (24-hour service): 01-333-121-7540 or 01-333-825-1556
Contact Mrs. Maria Elena Risso or Carlos Risso (ENGLISH SPOKEN)
DO NOT CALL THE POLICE, RED CROSS OR GREEN CROSS, AS THIS WILL ONLY
DELAY THE PROCESS.
OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
U.S. Consulate: Duty Officer: 01-333-268-2100 or 01-333-268-2200
Canadian Consulate: 01-333-671-4740 or after hours 01-800-706-2900
to Canadian Embassy
in Mexico City