Resources

Who needs to be informed of a death

Once you receive the death certificate, numerous people and organisations may need to be informed. These include:

Executor of Will

Employer

Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Solicitor and / or public trustee

Insurance companies (life, accident, home / contents, vehicle etc)

Church or religious groups

Home nursing service

Medical or Hospital Benefits Fund

Doctor

Associated health professionals – dentist, physiotherapist, social worker

Household help such as Meals on Wheels

Home delivery services such as newspapers or milk

Centrelink

Landlord / housing authority

Banks, building societies, credit unions, financial institutions, and credit card providers

Clubs (RSL, Community, Sporting)

Utilities and suppliers – electricity, gas, phone etc.

Motor Transport Authority – licence and registration

Digital monetary accounts such as PayPal and eBay

Medicare

Electoral office

Tax office and accountant

Post office (mail redirection)

Digital social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
and e-mail accounts)

Superannuation providers

Home appliance rental, medical aids rental company

Local Government for Rates, fire levy, etc.

Ambulance Service

School or college

Chamber of Commerce

Service organisations – e.g. Rotary, Lions, Apex, Red Cross,
and Blood bank

Grief Support

Grief support services can help people to understand and process the death of someone close to them.

How to access grief support

Getting grief support can involve talking to a:

psychologist
grief counsellor
psychiatrist
support group with someone who has had a similar experience.

You can access these services in different ways, including through:

one-on-one counselling
support groups
online or telephone support.

Your GP (General Practitioner) can give you care and advice about grief support. They can also refer you to specialist services if you need them. Some services might cost you less if you get a referral.

Specialised support services

It can help to talk to people who understand more about your situation. These organisations offer specialised information and support for:

young people – ReachOut
families of victims of homicide – Victims Support Scheme
people affected by suicide – Lifeline
people aged 18 years and over having difficulty coping with grief – Griefline
parents of babies that have died– Sands
families of children that have died – Red Nose
veterans and their families – Department of Veterans Affairs

Resources

Who needs to be informed of a death

Grief Support

Have questions? Talk to a team member.

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