Who Do I Need to Tell?
A checklist of organisations to notify after a death. Mark each off as you go. Add notes for your own records.
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Services Australia
Cancel payments and check for bereavement assistance.
Services AustraliaMedicare
Update or cancel Medicare coverage.
Services AustraliaATO
Final tax return and estate tax matters.
Australian Taxation OfficeDVA
If the person was a veteran or received DVA payments.
Department of Veterans' AffairsBanks
Notify accounts; ask about releasing funds for the funeral.
Your bankSuper funds
Ask about death benefits and insurance through super.
Super fundInsurers
Life, home, car and health insurance.
InsurerEmployer
Final pay, leave entitlements, and workplace benefits.
EmployerAccountant
Solicitor
Utilities
Transfer or close electricity, gas, water.
Utility providerElectricity
Gas
Water
Phone
Internet
Landlord
Subscriptions
Streaming
Clubs
Memberships
Social media
Memorialise or close accounts.
PlatformEmail
Digital accounts
Not sure what documents you need? Ask ELUMMA what to prepare before contacting each organisation.