Helpful Resources for Families
Practical questions often come alongside funeral arrangements. The resources below can help you find information and connect with organizations that may be useful to your family. If you are unsure where to begin, contact Mimms Funeral Home.
Local Flowers
Flowers can be a personal way to offer support and remembrance. Review the family’s wishes on the obituary page before choosing flowers or another gesture. You can also ask our team about local florist information.
Pat's Florist
1721 W Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Veterans Information
Families can visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for information about available benefits and how to apply. Eligibility and requirements vary. Ask the agency about the information needed for your circumstances.
Veterans Affairs Regional Office, Benefits Information:
Richmond Newspaper Information
Visit the Richmond Times-Dispatch for current newspaper information. If you have questions about an obituary notice, ask our team what information may be helpful.
Richmond Times Dispatch
Social Security Information
The Social Security Administration provides information about reporting a death and benefits that may be available to eligible family members. Use the agency’s current guidance for application details and required information.
Social Security Administration
You may call Social Security toll-free, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
The number to use is 1-800-772-1213. To speak with a representative, call between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm on regular business days. At other times and on weekends and holidays, you may leave a message, and they will call you back, in most cases, the next business day. You may use the toll-free number to make an appointment either in a Social Security office or telephone to apply for benefits, transact other Social Security business, or just ask questions.
Need Help Finding the Right Starting Point
Call (804) 232-3874 or send us a nonurgent message. We will help you find the next step.
