Important matters that should be considered first
- Who to Call First
- Organ and Tissue Donation
- Funeral Arrangements
- Burial Permit
- Death Registration
- Death Certificate
- Birth Certificate for a Deceased Person
- Death Out of Country
What to Do When Someone Dies
This site lists some key resources to help you deal with death and bereavement, and help to answer your questions as you make necessary arrangements.
For your convenience, printable checklists are available for each information category. See the bottom of this page for a complete checklist in a single file.
What to Do First
With or Without a Will
Who will receive a person’s property and possessions?
- With a Will: Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (Letters Probate)
- Without a Will: Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (Letters of Administration)
- Finding a lawyer
Pensions, Benefits, Personal Finances
Organizations and levels of government that need to be notified
- Compensations, Pensions and Benefits
- Income Tax
- Banks, Financial Institutions, and Credit Cards
- Family Responsibility
Vehicles, Property, Cards, Registries
Notifications and transfer applications that executors may need to complete
- Vehicles
- Property
- Government Cards and Registries
- Clubs, Organizations, Services, and Professional Associations
Grief and Loss
Assistance for the bereaved - There are a number of organizations that may be able to help you deal with grief and loss.
Download all checklists in a single file (PDF – 212KB) - All checklists from the above five information categories are contained within this one convenient file.
