![]() ![]() Many people are quite specific about what they want for their funeral, how they want their body dealt with (there may be cultural or religious requirements), who You’ll need to check the Will or separate funeral instructions for any funeral requirements, including whether a burial or cremation is requested. Alternatively you can Google funeral directors – there’s usually quite a lot of choice. You may already know of a funeral home or ask other people for a recommendation. (It’s also worth getting your lawyer to certify several copies of the certificate, as you may need it for things later on.) The estate’s lawyer also needs this certificate, so remember to get it to them as soon as you can. Legal requirement for cremation or burial. A medical certificate of cause of death is a If the death was at home, for example, you should call their doctor who will arrange for this to be done. If the death was in hospital, this will be arranged with the medical staff. You’ll need to get a medical certificate of cause of death signed by a doctor. Once you notify the bank of the death, the person‘s accounts will be frozen. People or organisations making a regular payment to the person's bank account, eg: their employer, Work and Income or other superannuation payer. ![]() If you’re not sure who this is, their lawyer’s name will be on the Will. If you feel comfortable with this, email and social media can be useful for the wider circle of friends and relatives. Doctor to issue the medical certificate of cause of death.As a guide, the people you may need to contact include: Usually this is done by family, but sometimes people prefer either the executor of the estate to do this, or the estate’s lawyer. You’ll want to make sure the appropriate people are told of the death. You’ll find this book to be invaluable as you work your way through all the arrangements that have to be made in the coming days, weeks and months. Stick in business cards of, say, the funeral director, the funeral celebrant, minister or priest the estate’s lawyer and any other person you come in contact with at this time. It’s also a good place to record phone numbers and any addresses you might need. Our most practical piece of advice is to buy yourself a large exercise book in which you can write notes about phone calls, what people have told you (because you’re shocked you’ll find that you may forget things easily), ideas that you might have for the funeral or reminders to do things. There are, however, some steps that must be undertaken just after the death. Whether the death of your family member or close friend was expected or whether it was sudden, you’ll be finding this a time of shock, grief and adjustment to a whole new set of circumstances. ![]()
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