What follows
4. Picking up the deceased person
We will arrange for collection immediately. If you or your family still need some time to say goodbye, please let us know. There is usually some time left, as deceased people must be picked up within 36 hours of death.
5. Registration of the death/death certificate
The death must be reported to the local registry office. We will also do that for you. For this purpose, we need the following documents from the deceased person, depending on their marital status:
- Single: birth certificate
- Married: birth certificate, marriage certificate
- Divorced: birth certificate, marriage certificate and divorce decree
- Widowed: birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate of the deceased partner
If documents can no longer be found, we can arrange them for you at the relevant registry offices.
6. Funeral planning
In a personal conversation, we will clarify with you what you would like for the funeral. Should it be an earth burial or cremation? Where should the deceased person's resting place be? What would you like for the party? We will then also coordinate with the desired cemetery for you.
7. Pension and termination of health insurance
After the death certificates have been issued, all cancellations can be made with them. The health insurance company and pension office will be informed by us. If you are entitled to a widow's or widower's pension, we will apply for the 3-month transitional pension (quarter of death) for you. If you need further assistance with cancellations, we are also here for you.
