After the funeral service there are a number of legal and financial matters that must be finalised. In order to simplify this for you, we have compiled a list of tasks that may need your attention in the months following the loss. We recommend that you bookmark this page for reference in the future.

• Send thank-you / acknowledgement cards for flowers, donations, food and other tokens of support received from friends and family.
• Obtain a copy of the death certificate, and have a JP certify ten or so copies to issue to financial institutions, insurers, service providers etc.
• Compile all important documents such as insurance policies, the will, bank cards, deeds and titles, birth certificate, marriage certificate etc. Store all of these in a safe and central location.
• Consult with a lawyer to commence proceedings in relation to the estate.
• Finalise any accounts, including funeral invoices, medical bills and utility accounts.

 

Notify the following of the death, you may be required to provide these institutions with a copy of the death certificate.

• Insurance companies
• Superannuation fund
• Financial institutions including banks, mortgage and credit card companies
• The Australian Taxation Office
• Dentist and doctor
• Employer / former employer
• Medicare
• Utility providers including telephone, gas, electricity and water
• Accountant / financial planner
• Local post office
• Centerlink
• Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs
• Clubs, organisations and associations with active memberships
• Home delivery services including newspaper, groceries and magazines
• Australian Electoral Commission
• State transport authority (vehicle registration)