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