Death in Bremen

A doctor must certify death and issue death certificate. For death at home: call family doctor or emergency medical service.

Death must be reported to registry office of place of death. This is often done by funeral home.

A funeral must take place in Germany. The funeral home helps with organization.

All insurance and ongoing contracts must be notified or cancelled.

Inheritance automatically passes to heirs. A certificate of inheritance can be requested from probate court.

Survivors may be entitled to widow's/widower's pension or orphan's pension.

After a death: check if the deceased had life or risk life insurance. These must be actively reported to the insurer – they are not automatically paid out. Also for your own provision: now is the moment to protect your family.