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Obtaining a certified copy of the death certificate is required before the estate of the person who has died can be administered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The death certificate \u003Cstrong>should not be confused\u003C\u002Fstrong> with the medical cause of death certificate (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwnswphn.org.au\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocuments\u002FResources\u002FBP%20-%20Death%20Certificate.rtf\">the PR315\u003C\u002Fa>). The latter is a death record document, which is filled out immediately following the person's death by a doctor. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fservicesaustralia.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002Fsubjects\u002Fdeath-and-bereavement\u002Fwhat-do-when-someone-dies#a2\">Both documents are required in order to organise funeral arrangements.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">What is the difference between a Death Certificate and a Cause of Death Certificate?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">When someone dies, the general practitioner will need to examine the body and determine the cause of death. The doctor will write a cause of death certificate which details the time, date, location, and reason for the death. If the death is unexpected, suspicious, or can't be easily explained, you should call the police and they will refer the case to the coroner for an investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This medical certificate can be used to provide evidence if there are suspicious circumstances surrounding a person's cause of death. In this sense, the Cause of Death Certificate is more of a medical certificate, while the \u003Cstrong>Death\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong> Certificate\u003C\u002Fstrong> is more about death registration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Once the cause of death is written up, it can be used to record the death with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nsw.gov.au\u002Fdepartments-and-agencies\u002Fbirths-deaths-marriages\">Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages\u003C\u002Fa> and obtain an official death certificate. This is the necessary proof of death required to administer the estate of the deceased person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">How to get a Death Certificate\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Once the cause of death certificate is written up, you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fhow-to-plan-a-funeral\">can proceed with your funeral arrangements\u003C\u002Fa>. It isn't until \u003Cstrong>after\u003C\u002Fstrong> the burial or cremation that you can register the death and apply for a death certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Using a funeral director\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you plan to use a Funeral Director for any burial arrangements, they will organise the certificate application on your behalf. Marked as a priority service, this can alleviate some pressure and stress on you at in already overwhelming and emotional time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Applying for death certificates yourself\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you're not using a funeral director, you can apply for a death certificate and register the death of the person yourself- this requires contacting the registry of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finfo.australia.gov.au\u002Finformation-and-services\u002Ffamily-and-community\u002Fbirths-deaths-and-marriages-registries\">births, deaths and marriages\u003C\u002Fa> in your state or territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necessary information on the deceased person you'll need to apply for a death certificate yourself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Full name\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Dates and places of birth and death\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Occupation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Residential Address\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Marital status and spouse details\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Details of previous marriages\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Parents' names and occupations\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The names, birthdays and ages of any children\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Place of burial or cremation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Restrictions on who can fill out a Death Registration form\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>All deaths that occur in NSW need to be registered with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages within 7 days of the burial or cremation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually the funeral director completes the registration, but it is also possible for a next of kin or relative, solicitor acting for the next of kin, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fexecutor-of-will-duties\">the executor of the estate to register the death.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Death certificates by State or Territory\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you are applying for a death certificate without the aid of a funeral director, you can follow the links below to visit the registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in the relevant state or territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The process is relatively simple and you can apply for the death certificate online, via Australia post, or by visiting a customer service centre. Once you have filled in the completed form wth relevant information and documentation, the deceased estate can be administered. For this reason, it's important to register a death as soon as possible- to provide proof via relevant documents that the person has died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnsw.gov.au\u002Ffamily-and-relationships\u002Fdeaths\u002Fdeath-certificates#toc-register-a-death\">New South Wales\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbdm.vic.gov.au\u002Fdeaths\u002Fget-a-death-certificate\">Victoria\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccesscanberra.act.gov.au\u002Fs\">The Australian Capital Territory\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqld.gov.au\u002Flaw\u002Fbirths-deaths-marriages-and-divorces\">Queensland\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcbs.sa.gov.au\u002Fbirths-deaths-marriages\">South Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnt.gov.au\u002Flaw\u002Fbdm\">The Northern Territory\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwa.gov.au\u002Fservice\u002Fjustice\u002Fcivil-law\u002Fapply-death-certificate\">Western Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjustice.tas.gov.au\u002Fbdm\u002Fapplyforcertificate\">Tasmania\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">How long does it take to receive a death certificate?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Processing time of a death certificate can vary depending on whether you use registered post, or an online application form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">In most cases, once the application has been registered with the relevant agency it can take between 10-15 business days for the death certificate to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">However, if there are any issues with the application form or if any documentation is missing, it can delay the process. If it is urgent you may be able to organise a priority application to cut down some of the processing time. Keep in mind that if you are requesting the certificate be posted it will take longer due to potential delays with the postal service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002Fphil-desforges-L0K-87Ybwio-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">After someone dies, it's important that the death is registered so the funeral can be organised and the estate administered. Your relationship with the deceased dictates whether you are eligible to apply for a standard death certificate on the deceased person's behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">There are several options; including applying online, via a customer service centre or registered post service. Once the death register has received the relevant documents, they will contact relevant parties to confirm that the death is registered. At this stage, the deceased person's estate can be administered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Get in touch with Safewill today\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Safewill offers the most affordable and flexible end-of-life support service in Australia. 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