All administrative procedures following a death are handled by the funeral home responsible for the deceased, including:
We provide families with a “Guide to Post-Death Formalities”, which serves as your reference for all personal steps to take with social security, banks, notaries, tax authorities, etc. This guide comes with a folder containing all the necessary pre-drafted letters; you simply need to add the recipient’s address. You will need to attach a copy of the death certificate that has been given to you.
It’s important to know that as part of an inheritance, the funeral expenses invoice can be submitted directly to the deceased’s bank, to be paid up to a maximum amount of €5,000.
If there is a surviving spouse and the deceased had individual bank accounts, the invoice will first be settled using the deceased’s personal accounts and savings (such as a Livret A or other savings account, excluding home savings plans or life insurance). This procedure is essential to ensure the surviving spouse is not left without resources, since only joint accounts will remain freely accessible to them (these accounts cannot be debited by the bank), while all accounts in the deceased’s name will be frozen.
At the request of the heirs, the estate will be settled with the notary of their choice, as the notary is the primary point of contact in such matters. This process is required even if there are only bank assets, as a certificate of entitlement, issued exclusively by a notary, will always be needed to release funds.
Because every situation is unique, our team provides caring and discreet support to help you organize a funeral that respects your wishes and those of your loved ones.
Contact us for personalized guidance and clear answers to all your questions.