Death in Family in Frankfurt

The death certificate must be applied for at the Frankfurt registry office. For deaths in hospital, the hospital often handles this.

A funeral must take place in Germany within 10 days after death. A funeral director helps with organization.

The certificate of inheritance is applied for at the probate court and officially identifies the heirs. It is needed for banks and land registry.

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.