Who should be notified?

A number of people, government bodies, organisations and service providers need to be advised when a death occurs. Though it may not be exhaustive, you may find the following check list useful.

  • Accountant

  • Ambulance service

  • Australian Taxation Office

  • Banks

  • Building societies

  • Centrelink and/or Veterans’ Affairs

  • Chemist

  • Church or religious organisation

  • Clubs, organisations and associations

  • Companies

  • Credit card providers

  • Credit unions

  • Dentist

  • Department veteran affairs

  • Doctor, specialist or hospital

  • Electoral office

  • Employer / former employer(s)

  • Executor of Will

  • Family members, relatives and friends

  • Financial institutions or loan companies

  • Friendly society

  • Funeral director

  • Gardening services

  • Home appliance rental

  • Home and contents insurance

  • Home delivery service

  • Home nursing help

  • Household help

  • Landlord

  • Insurance companies

  • Local council

  • Meals on wheels

  • Medicare

  • Optometrist

  • Post office

  • Private health benefit fund

  • Public services (eg. library)

  • School or college

  • Service organisations

  • Solicitor or public trustee

  • Superannuation funds

  • Trade unions or professional associations

  • Utility providers (gas, water, electricity, telephone, internet)

  • Vehicle insurance

  • Vehicle registration

  • Veterinary surgeon