Resources | When Your Loved One Dies

This page is a work in progress, and is continually being updated. If you have resource information to be added to the list, please get in touch.

General Resources

Schwab: Call Schwab Estate Services at 1-877-566-2284. Website: Losing a loved one
Edward Jones: Estate Services

For other accounts, you can Google “disable xxx account” (where “xxx” is the name of the platform).

Craigslist – Start with the top-level site, then drill down to find your area (SF Bay Area Craigslist)
Freecycle – to get started, search for your town
UsedHME.com – Free listing service where people can, buy, sell or donate used home medical equipment online.
Facebook Marketplace
Nextdoor – Neighborhood-driven site where members can exchange information, as well as borrow or sell used items.
OfferUp – Online marketplace to buy and sell.

East Bay Times: Contact Subscriber Services at 925-276-9254 or online via the My Account site.
Marin IJ: Contact Subscriber Services at 415-937-7222.
Los Altos Town Crier: Complete this online cancelation form, call 650-397-5213 or send email to howardb@latc.com.
San Francisco Chronicle: Contract Customer Service at 800-310-2455 or send email to membership@sfchronicle.com.
San Jose Mercury News: Contact Subscriber Services at 408-508-5554 or online via the My Account site.

Utility providers by county:

El Camino Hospital: When you make a gift through Circle of Caring, you can acknowledge a doctor, nurse, or staff member who provided you or a loved one with exceptional care. When you make a gift, the person you honor will receive a special pin, notification of appreciation (gift amount remains confidential), and recognition in their internal e-newsletter.
Kaiser: Caring Moments Employee Reward & Recognition Program (sites: San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Campbell)
Sutter Health: Honor caregivers

Alameda County: See list of FAQs (“How do I notify the Registar of Voters office of a deceased voter?”).
Contra Costa County: Voter registration cancellation form.
Marin County: Voter registration cancellation form.
San Francisco County: Notification of Deceased Voter.
San Mateo County: Notification form.
Santa Clara County: Voter’s Action Request Form.

The California Assistive Technology System – This Public Access database allow individuals to view and/or post gently used assistive technology for sale, free or needed.
ReCARES – Volunteers receive and redistribute donations of clean, gently used medical equipment and unused home health care supplies, which are provided free of charge to those in need. Locations in Oakland, San Francisco, and Marin
UsedHME.com – Free listing service where people can, buy, sell or donate used home medical equipment online.