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