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Death & Estates › A Death in the Family › Paperwork

Checklist

With so many matters to deal with, having a checklist can help you stay organized. There are few things you might want to keep track of...

Determine whether the deceased individual was an organ or tissue donor.
Obtain Medical Certificate of Death and Statement of Death.
Contact a funeral home or crematorium or other individual who will take charge of the body.
Notify relatives and friends.
Make arrangements for dependants and pets.
Secure any physical property.
Locate the Will, if any.
Determine whether the individual has pre-planned or pre-paid for funeral services or interment.
Decide whether to place an obituary in the local paper or online service.
Determine whether there is a life insurance policy in place and next steps.
Order a Death Certificate.
Contact the federal government about cancelling CPP and OAS benefits, and documents like a passport.
Look into survivor and death benefits.
Contact financial institutions and cancel credit cards.
Cancel subscription services.

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