After death

After death, several things need to be done. To this end, the deceased’s personal information is required:

  • Copy of the death certificate;
  • Copy of the marriage certificate;
  • Copy of the birth certificate;
  • Medicare number;
  • Social insurance number.

Checklist (things to check, to cancel, etc.)

  • Will
  • Funeral arrangements contract
  • Employer (inform them of the death)
  • Services, licence, etc.
    • Government of Canada
      • Canada Pension Plan (1 800 277 9915)
      • Old Age Security Pension (1 800 277 9915)
      • Employment Insurance (1 800 808 6352)
      • Canada Revenue Agency (1 800 959 7383)
      • Social Insurance Card (1 866 274 6627)
      • Passport (1 800 567 6868)
      • Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card (1 888 242 2100)
      • Secure Certificate of Indian Status (1 800 567 9604)
    • Government of New Brunswick
      • Medicare card (1 888 762 8600)
      • Driver’s licence (506 453 2410)
      • Vehicle registration (506 453 2410)
      • Student loans (1 800 667 5626)
      • Property tax (506 453 2264)
      • Social assistance program (1 833 733 7835)
      • Public Safety compensation (506 453 2410)
      • Firearms licence (1 800 731 4000)
    • Public services
      • Residential and cell phone
      • Electricity
      • Gas
      • Cable, Internet
      • Post office
  • Insurance companies
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Private health insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Automobile insurance
  • Mortgage
  • Banking institutions
  • Credit cards
  • Investments and other loans
  • Social clubs, associations and subscriptions/memberships