Procedures

First steps - at the time of death

In these painful circumstances, the Maison PLATZ team can support you by taking care of the administrative formalities and national or international procedures involved at the time of death.


In the event of death at home:

You should call a/your doctor to:

  • - Declare the cause of death
  • - In the case of incineration: a medical certificate for an active implant (such as a pacemaker).

If you contact us afterwards, we will come to your home to choose the coffin and guide you in arranging the funeral.



In the event of a death in a hospital or care facility:

The same certificates will be sent to you by the establishment. Thereafter, it is up to you to contact us or another funeral director.



Notification of the death to the registrar in the town where the person died :


A declaration must be made as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of the death, for a weekend immediately on Monday. The following documents are required if the declaration is made by Maison PLATZ or by yourself:

  • - certificate of declaration of causes of death
  • - the family record book or a marriage or birth certificate
  • - identity card (if the deceased was single)
In addition, in the case of cremation:
  • - medical certificate of an active implant (such as a pacemaker)
  • - authorisation for cremation signed either in anticipation by the deceased or by the closest family member, starting with the 1st degree relative
Documents issued by civil status to relatives or the funeral director :
  • - national death certificate, 6 pieces (international if required)
  • - transportation permit
  • - burial certificate or authorisation for cremation

The date and time of burial (coffin or urn) and the choice of ceremony (religious or civil) must also be decided.

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Next steps – documents to be delivered/succession

As soon as you have received the death certificates

Depending on your situation, you must contact certain bodies:

  • - your employer (copy)
  • - Pension fund (married people -> with copy of marriage certificate)
  • - Insurance company(ies)
  • - Banks:
    • Account transfer on presentation of: death certificate, notarial deed, tax exemption certificate (Administration de l'Enregistrement et des Domaines)
  • - Post (mail, telephone or other subscribed services)
  • - Caisse de maladie - CNS (receipted invoice from the funeral home to recover the €1140.12 lump sum - dated July 2023)
  • More information on this site.
  • - Notary (in the event of a will)
  • - Property organisation(s):
    • • If you are an owner: syndicat de copropriété or the tenants directly
    • • If you are a tenant: the landlord
  • - School (copy or excuse)
  • - Caisse de décès or other mutual insurance fund (copy)
  • - Medical and surgical fund (copy)
  • - Trade Union (e.g. CGFP, LCGB, OGBL….)
  • - National Solidarity Fund (Mammenrent)
  • - Guardianship judge
  • - Société Nationale de contrôle technique (SNCT), a death certificate and a deed of notoriety drawn up by a notary are required
  • - Consulate / Embassy (international death certificate, passport)

Declaration of inheritance:

A declaration of inheritance must be made within 6 months of the death to the Administration de l'enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA.
You can ask a notary of your choice to settle the estate or your can do it yourself. In this case, you must submit the following documents:

  • - a copy of the death certificate
  • - a cadastral extract in the case of real estate assets (to be requested from the Administration du cadastre et de topographie)
  • - a notarial deed (in the case of a marriage settlement)
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