Are you searching for a checklist for what to do when someone dies in Australia?
We’ve put together a list of items to carry out following a loved one’s passing, and while the exact steps following a person’s death will depend on where they died and their cause of death, there are a few items that apply in every instance.
If you have any questions after reading this article, our compassionate Brisbane team will be more than willing to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact them online or by calling 07 3217 3088.
What To Do When Someone Dies Checklist Australia
- Immediate steps following a person’s passing
The steps to be taken straight after a person’s passing will depend on the circumstances surrounding their death. For example, if a person dies unexpectedly at home the first number to call is 000.
If your loved one had been unwell for some time and was receiving regular care for more than a few months then the first person to call would be their doctor.
For more information about what to do in each situation click here or here.
- Grief support
The heartache associated with the loss of a loved one can be unfathomable, and it can be hard to predict how you and those around you will react.
As overwhelming as the death may feel, it is vital to take care of yourself and those around you. In some cases, you may need support to help you cope and that is completely understandable.
If you require assistance, you can find contact details for numerous local loss and support networks in this blog.
- Contact the Funeral Director
You can reach out to Anton Brown Funerals as soon as you are ready and able to discuss funeral arrangements in Brisbane. We have staff available 24/7 if it is more suitable to talk to us after working hours.
A funeral director can help with many necessary tasks following a person’s passing, such as:
a) Organising a Death certificate
In Queensland the funeral director can register the death and apply for the death certificate simultaneously.
b) Planning the funeral
Our team can assist with all aspects of funeral arrangements, including:
- Type of service e.g. burial, cremation, non-attended service
- Selecting appropriate music
- Funeral Flower Arrangements
- Writing or submitting obituaries to publication
- Livestreaming of the service
For more information about personalising a service or memorial, click here.
- Notify necessary parties
There are many people who will need to be notified, including, local councils, super funds, banks, doctors, and other medical providers
You can find a comprehensive list here.
- Tax for a deceased estate
The Australian Taxation Office also has a checklist here to assist with managing tax for a deceased estate.
- Social media
Do you want to memorialise or delete a deceased person’s social media accounts?
We explain the process for actions to take for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter in this blog.
If you would like our assistance to plan a funeral in Brisbane or surrounding regions, please call our team of caring funeral directors 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.
