Aftera.

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Checklist after a death

A clear timeline of 40 tasks across four phases. Open a task for details, required documents and the right authority. Check off what is done. Your progress is stored on this device.

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Phase 1

First 24 hours

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#1

Call the GP

If the death is at home, call the GP or out-of-hours service. The doctor officially confirms the death and issues a death certificate.
Authority
GP
Needed
No documents needed.
#2

Call a funeral director

Choose a funeral director and call the 24 hour number. They collect the deceased and guide you through everything that follows. First check whether there is a funeral insurance with a preferred provider.
Authority
Funeral director
Needed
Any existing policy.
#3

Look for a wishes document or policy

Check whether the deceased recorded any wishes and whether a funeral insurance policy exists. This shapes the funeral and how it is paid.
Needed
The person's paperwork.
#4

Inform close family and friends

Call the most important people personally. Ask someone to help you with calls. You don't have to do this alone.
#5

Take care of pets

Arrange immediate care with family, neighbours or a pet hotel.
#6

Secure the home

Close windows, turn the heating down, and take valuables and important documents with you if the home will be empty.
#7

Notify your own employer

You are entitled to emergency leave on the day of death and usually extra leave for the funeral.
Authority
Your employer
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First week

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Get phase 2, 3 and 4 (9 more tasks in this phase) plus the full wishes wizard for €47 (excl. VAT). One-time, no subscription.

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First month

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Get phase 2, 3 and 4 (13 more tasks in this phase) plus the full wishes wizard for €47 (excl. VAT). One-time, no subscription.

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First year

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