How To Obtain A Death Certificate In Perth

How to Get a Death Certificate in Perth: A Step-by-Step Guide

guide to Obtaining a death certificate

It's very difficult when you lose a loved one, and obtaining a death certificate can feel overwhelming. You may be left without access to important accounts or assets and ask yourself, how do I obtain a death certificate? This essential document is necessary for various legal and financial matters. Here's a step-by-step guide specifically for Perth and Western Australia to help you navigate the process:

Doctor's Declaration of Death

  • Death in a Hospital or Nursing Home: If your loved one passed away in a medical facility with a doctor present, the staff will typically handle this step for you. They'll complete the necessary paperwork to declare the death officially.
  • Death at Home: If your relative died at home, especially unexpectedly, you'll need to get a medical professional to pronounce them deceased. Dial 000 (emergency services) immediately. Ambulance personnel can declare death and may transport your loved one to a hospital for further procedures.

Funeral Arrangements

While not directly related to obtaining a death certificate, this is an important step to consider. Funeral directors can guide you through the process and offer support during this difficult time. Farewell Cremations Perth is committed to providing compassionate and personalised service to create a meaningful farewell for your loved one.

Registering the Death

Funeral Director Takes Care of It: After we finalise funeral arrangements, as your funeral director we will register the death with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) on your behalf. This can only be done after the cremation has taken place.

Applying for the Death Certificate

  • Who Can Apply: Generally, close family members (spouse, children, parents) or the legal representative of the deceased can apply for a death certificate.
  • Applying Online: Once the death is registered, you can request a death certificate online through the Registry of Births, Deaths And Marriages website: This is the most convenient method.
  • Urgent Need for Physical Copy: If you urgently need a physical copy of the death certificate, you can visit the RBDM office located at St Georges Terrace, Perth, and request it in person.

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Processing Time and Additional Copies

  • Processing times for death certificates can vary depending on the workload of the RBDM office. It typically takes a few business days for the death registration to be accepted and reviewed. At this time, you may enter the BDM building and request it to be printed that day.
  • Consider ordering additional copies at the time of application as you might need them for different purposes (e.g., banks, insurance companies).

Farewell Cremations Perth is Here for You.

We understand that the Death Certificate is a very important document in helping to resolve issues with accounts and assets after your loved one's passing. As your funeral director, I am here to support you throughout the process and ensure you are able to obtain a Death Certificate as soon as possible. We can answer your questions about obtaining a death certificate or any other funeral-related matters. Contact us today for compassionate and professional assistance.

Call us now on 0403 136 250 to obtain a Death Certificate today.

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