Death in the Family in Mönchengladbach

In case of death, a doctor must first confirm death and issue a death certificate. In hospitals or care homes, the facility handles this.

Hire a funeral director of your choice. They handle most formalities: pickup, registry office, burial permit, death certificates.

The death must be registered at Mönchengladbach registry office – usually the funeral director handles this. There you receive the death certificates.

Notify all relevant institutions about the death: Employer, landlord, banks, insurances, pension insurance, health insurance.

Settle the inheritance: Is there a will? Who are the heirs? Is a certificate of inheritance needed? For larger assets or real estate, a certificate is often required.

The certificate of inheritance proves you are an heir. It is applied for at the probate court and is needed for real estate and bank accounts.

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.