A number of people, government bodies, organisations and service providers need to be advised when a death occurs. You may find the following checklist useful, although it may not be exhaustive.
- The deceased person’s doctor
- Family members, relatives and friends
- Funeral director
- Employers
- Executor of the Will
- Solicitor
- Banks and other institutions
- Superannuation funds
- Place of religious affiliation
- Home care nursing services, Meals on Wheels
- Landlord
- Dentist
- Clubs (e.g. RSL, Masonic, Rotary, Lions, tennis, golf, bowls, etc.)
- Taxation office
- Centrelink and/or Veterans’ Affairs
- Insurance companies (e.g. Life, house, car, health, etc.)
- Department of Transport (re: licence and car registration)
- Hire purchase companies
- Electoral office
- Utility providers (e.g. Gas, water, electricity, telephone)
- Medicare
- Local authorities (e.g. Councils, state authorities)
- Public services (e.g. Libraries)
- Post Office