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Are you needing help after someone has died?


What to do first

For information on getting a Death Certificate, organising funerals and other things you may need to consider when someone dies, go to the What to do first? page.


Who to notify

When someone dies, a number of people and organisations need to be told.

This helps to finalise the person's affairs and makes sure you can get the help you need. For more information, go to the Who to notify after someone dies page.


Publications

Listed below are publications you may find useful:

For more, go to the Publications if you need help after someone has died page.


Centrelink contacts

You can contact Centrelink in lots of ways:

For more information and assistance from Centrelink, go to the Contact Us page.


Payments

Centrelink can provide you with financial assistance after someone has died:


Support for you

Adjusting to life after you have lost someone close is never easy.

There is a lot of help available to you, including assistance with grieving, health, and housing. For more information, go to the Support for you after someone dies page.


Claim forms

You may need to complete several forms to make a claim for payment.

Go to Claim forms to help you after someone has died for more information.


Other information

Other information you may find useful:


Useful links

To find other resources on the web for people needing help after someone has died, go to the Useful website links page.