Following is a guide of some organisations and businesses that will require notification of a death of a customer. In many cases they will ask to cite a copy of a death certificate and will.
- Department of Social Security
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Superannuation company
- Solicitor and/or public trustee
- Financial institutions and loan companies
- Employer/former employer
- Professional associations
- Australian Tax Office
- Insurance companies
- Doctor, specialist or hospital
- Local government for rates and car registration.
- Chemist / dentist
- Utilities
- Electoral office
- Medicare
- Health benefits fund
- Ambulance service
- Clubs, organisations and associations
- Church or religious organisation
- Household help and associated services
- Home delivery services – e.g. newspapers and milk
- Post office for mail delivery
Resources:
There is an excellent Australian Government service that can assist with this process. Check out more information here