Death in a special situation
Deaths that occur under special circumstances, i.e., outside Québec or in situations where the coroner must intervene, require specific procedures.
Obtaining official documents related to the death
Documents issued by the Directeur de l’état civil and how to order official proof.
Terminating services and adjusting benefits
The liquidator or close family or friends must adjust the benefits the deceased was receiving and terminate the services they were using, such as cancelling permits and licences.
Search for the deceased's will
You need to research whether or not the deceased left a will.
Planning
time
off
In the event of the death of a close relative or friend, you can take time off work. During your absence, your employment relationship is protected.
Notify
a
landlord
If the deceased was a tenant (a lessee), you must notify the landlord (the lessor).
Buying funeral arrangements
If your deceased close relative or friend did not purchase funeral arrangements prior to their death, you must make arrangements through a licensed vendor.
Cancel
health
insurance
and
prescription
drug
coverage
Arrangements for health insurance, prescription drug coverage and health insurance cards.
Return
unused
or
expired
medication
It is important to properly dispose of unused or expired medications belonging to the deceased person.
Last update: June 20, 2023
