Excellent post!  Having worked in the funeral industry, I have been to many homes to pick up deceased loved ones.    Many died after normal business hours or on weekends.  Not all were under "Hospice care".  All were under the care of a physician who would sign the death certificate the following business day.  

Seems that a follow up to this column would be helpful containing further information.  The death of a loved one isn't easy.  Making proper plans ahead of time will make it as peaceful and stress free as possible.