With so many matters to deal with, having a checklist can help you stay organized. Here 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 DeathContact a Funeral Home or Crematoriumor other individual who will take charge of the body
Notify relatives and friends
Make arrangements for dependants and pets
Secure physical property
Locate Will
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 Service Canada for information about cancelling CPP and OAS benefits and personal identification documents such SIN and passports, looking into survivor and death benefits, and filing final income tax returns
Contact financial institutions and cancel credit cards
Cancel subscription services
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