Are you wondering how to find out if someone has died in Australia?
If there’s an old friend you’re hoping to reach, a relative you haven’t heard from in a while or a notable member of the community, there are a few ways to determine if they have passed away.
We discuss those in greater detail below.
How to find out if someone has died in Australia
- Welfare check
If you are concerned about a person’s welfare and you are unable to reach them by phone, email or at their home, then you can get in touch with police and request a welfare check.
In Queensland, you can contact the closest local police station or PoliceLink on 131 444.
If you believe there is an emergency situation unfolding, please phone 000.
- Death Notice
Many families in Australia continue to share death notices in a local or state newspapers or online. In saying that, not everyone will have a notice published after their loved one has passed away.
You are able to search for a specific notice at mytributes.com.au. Once on this site you can click the “Death Notices” tab. In that section, you are able to search for a specific name and location.
Funeral and tribute notices dating back to 1991 are also available on the mytributes.com.au website. Would you like help writing a death notice or obituary? We share some guidance on what to include here.
The National Library of Australia also offers guidance about searching for birth, death and marriage records in each state here.
Finding a Death Notice
Do you need further assistance finding a death notice? Our team is more than happy to help so please call us today on (07) 3217 3088.
Anton Brown Funerals is a family-owned, Queensland funeral company which was established in 1995.
Our Brisbane-based team of funeral directors are honest, professional, compassionate and understanding, and always put our clients and their needs first.
We go above and beyond to ensure your loved one’s funeral arrangements are tailored to their final wishes and can assist you with burials, cremations, coffins, floral arrangements, pre-planning and more.
If you need help organising a dignified funeral service, we are available to discuss arrangements 24/7, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today on (07) 3217 3088 or send us a message online here.
