How to register the death of someone close to you

When someone dies, there are often many organisations to tell. Some places, including government agencies, ask for proof that a person has died. This is usually a death certificate.

Applying for a death certificate

Registering a death and applying for a death certificate can be a daunting task. You may like to ask a trusted family member, friend or GP to help you with this process. If you engage a funeral director, they may apply for the certificate on your behalf.

If you don’t have a funeral director, or they can’t do this for you, you’ll need to register the death. You need to do this with the births, deaths and marriages registry in the state or territory where the person died.

Find out more on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.