What companies do I notify following a death?

When someone dies, it's usually left to the next of kin or the executor to notify various companies about the death of their loved one.

At first, this may seem like a daunting task and something you don't want to be doing right now.

But, take it step by step and you'll slowly work your way through all the companies you'll need to notify.

Once you've received the death certificate, you can start making your phone calls.

Here's a list of companies you should contact to notify of a death:

Accident Insurance
Accountant
Ambulance Service
Australian Taxation Office
Banks
Building Societies
Centrelink General Inquiries
Age Pension Enquiries
Chemist
Church or Religious Organisation
Clubs, Organisations and Associations
Companies (eg Directorships)
Credit Card Providers
Credit Unions
Dentist
Department Veteran Affairs
Doctor, Specialist or Hospital
Electoral Office
Electricity
Employer/Former Employer
Executor of Will
Financial Institutions or Loan Companies
Friendly Society
Gardening Services
Gas
Home Appliance Rental
Home and Contents Insurance
Home Delivery Service (eg newspapers, Milk, Subscriptions)
Home Nursing Help
Household Help
Landlord
Life Insurance
Local Council
Meals on Wheels
Medicare
Optometrist
Post Office
Private Heath Benefit Fund
School or College
Service Organisations (eg Library)
Social Worker
Solicitor or Public Trustee
Superannuation Company
Telephone Company
Trade Unions or Professional Associations
Vehicle Insurance
Vehicle Registration

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