WHO REQUIRES A DEATH CERTIFICATE?

Multiple official copies of the death certificate will be required. See a list of reasons below:

  • Real estate
  • Bank accounts
  • Cars, boats, other property
  • Union benefits
  • Insurance policies (one for each company)
  • Safe deposit box
  • 401 -K
  • Pensions
  • Outstanding loan or credit cards
  • Veterans benefits
  • Internal revenue (send in with next tax return)
  • IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
  • Stocks, bonds, other securities
  • Treasury Bills
  • Post office
  • Proof of attendance at a funeral (for employers)
  • Preplan funeral account with NYS Preplan
  • For family member records

Call us at (212) 769-4400 with any questions or Schedule a Preplan Conference.