Death Certificates Reasons You Might Need More Than One

As your Funeral Provider, we know how important the certified copy of the death certificate is going to be for you. You will realize its importance as you begin doing the business of filing claims and settling the estate. We will make every effort to initiate and forward the original certificate, in an efficient and timely manner, to the attending physician and to other agencies involved.

Why You Need Certified Copies

Certified copies of the death certificate contain a raised seal of the issuing vital records office. In most cases, a certified copy is requested in order for an account to be altered. Here we have included a list of possible uses for the certificate.

Please note this is not an all-inclusive list.

____ Life Insurance Policies

____ Stocks, Bonds, Certificates of Deposit

____ Pension Plans or Retirement Benefits

____ Veterans Administration Benefits

____ Social Security Benefits

____ Title Transfers (Home, Auto, Trailers, Campers, Boats)

____ Oil or Gas Lease

____ Probate Court, Family Court, Criminal Court, Custody Orders

____ Bank Accounts and Credit Unions

____ Insured Loans, Credit Card Claims, Student Loans

____ Income Tax purposes

____ Personal Requests

____ Other (medical, utility, leases, etc.)