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Death of a close family member

To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the guide's start page.

When a death occurs

What happens when somebody dies? First things to do.

Which parties should be notified of the death? What will happen to the bank accounts, mail and social media accounts of the deceased person?

How is the funeral arranged? Who will arrange the funeral?

Where can I get support for grieving? Whom could I talk to?

What happens when a close family member dies outside Finland? How is the deceased person transported to Finland?

What happens when a foreign citizen dies in Finland?

Checklist for relatives