Who to notify

In the event of a death, as a helpful guide, you may need to notify people on the following list.

  • Department of Social Security & Veteran’s Affairs
  • Superannuation Company
  • Solicitor, public trustee & Accountant
  • Banks – Building Societies – Credit Unions
  • Financial Institutions and loan companies
  • Employer/former employer
  • Trade Unions or professional associations
  • Australian Tax Office
  • Insurance Companies
  • Life – Accident – Home and Contents – Vehicle
  • Doctor, Specialist or Hospital
  • Dentist
  • Chemist
  • Vic Roads – Car Registration
  • Electoral Office
  • Medicare
  • Health Benefits Fund
  • Clubs, organisations and associations
  • Church or religious organisation
  • Household help, gardening services or Meals on Wheels
  • Home Nursing Service
  • Home delivery services – e.g. newspapers and milk
  • Home appliance rental
  • Post Office for mail delivery
  • Local Government for Rates, fire levy, etc
  • Ambulance Service
  • Credit Card providers
  • Telephone – Electricity – Gas Companies
  • School or College
  • Companies – e.g. for directorships
  • Service organisations – e.g. Rotary, Lions, Apex
  • Blood Bank
  • Home Medical Aids Rental Company