• Get a death certificate

  You might need a death certificate if you're administering someone's estate or applying for a funeral grant from Work and Income or ACC.

• Probate and wills

  After someone dies, an executor or administrator needs to be appointed through the High Court to deal with the estate.

• What you need to do when someone dies

  An overview of what you might need to do after the death of a loved one.

• Registering a death

  If you're using a funeral director, they'll register the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages. If you're organising the funeral yourself, or not holding one, you'll need to register the death.

• Financial help if someone dies

  If a loved one has died, you might be able to get help with the cost of the funeral, burial or cremation. In some circumstances, you might be entitled to help with living expenses or childcare.

• When someone dies overseas

  If you're travelling outside New Zealand and someone who is travelling with you dies, contact the nearest NZ embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade office.

• What to organise before you die

  Find information about the sorts of things that you need to think about before you die. You can also create your own plan on the Te Hokinga ā Wairua website.