Checklist: Who to notify after someone dies
You can print this checklist to help you remember who to contact after someone dies.
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Australian Taxation Office | 132 865 | | |
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Banks, Credit Unions Contact any bank or credit union the deceased held an account with. | | | |
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Centrelink If the deceased received Centrelink
payments. | 132 300 | | |
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Child Support Services If the deceased paid or received child support. | 131 272 | | |
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Department of Veterans' Affairs If the deceased received a pension or benefit from Veterans'
Affairs. | 133 254 | | |
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Employer If the deceased was employed at the time of
their death. | | | |
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International Services (Services Australia) If the deceased received a pension from another country. | 131 673 | | |
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Funeral Insurance/Funeral Bond If the deceased had funeral insurance or a funeral bond. | | | |
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Landlord or Real Estate Agent If the deceased was a tenant, inform the landlord or the real estate agent that manages the property. If the deceased was a landlord, contact the real estate agent who managed the property and collected the rent. | | | |
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Local Council If the deceased owned land or property. | | | |
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Medicare | 132 011 | | |
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Nsw Trustee & Guardian If the deceased was subject to a Financial management Order. | 1300 364 103 | | |
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Roads & Maritime Services If the deceased had a driver's licence or any vehicles registered in their name. | 132 213 | | |
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Superannuation fund Contact the deceased's superannuation fund. | | | |
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Utilities (electricity, gas and
telephone providers) To cancel or transfer services to the person still living in the deceased person's home. | Contact the relevant service
provider to cancel or transfer services to the person still living in the deceased person's home. | | |
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Mail | Contact Australia Post to redirect mail. | | |
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Other: such as email or online accounts | | | |