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Death of a close family member

When a close family member dies

In addition to being in mourning, you must also take care of numerous practical matters. This guide helps you in funeral arrangements, estate inventory and other matters concerning the death of a family member. It also gives advice on where to get support for your grief.

This guide helps you

What to do after a close family member has passed away
How to organise the funeral, estate inventory and the distribution of inheritance
Where to get help and support in grief

First answer the questions

Answer the questions to get appropriate instructions. Your answers will not be saved or forwarded to any other party. You can also skip the questions. In that case, you can view all instructions and services.

Was the deceased person married, in cohabitation or widowed?
Did the deceased person have children aged under 21?
Did the deceased person die in Finland or abroad?
Did the deceased person live in Finland on a permanent basis?

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