Death, declaration
When a person dies, it must be reported to the municipality in which the person died. This also applies if it is a stillborn child. The municipality then prepares a death certificate. After the declaration is made, you will be given permission to bury or cremate the deceased person. The municipality also ensures that the basic registration of persons (BRP) is updated.
Report of finding of body by funeral director
If after a death the day of death cannot be determined, there is a so-called finding of the body. As a funeral director, you then file a report of a body finding.
Report finding of body by funeral director
Report
Usually the funeral director notifies the municipality of a death on behalf of the next of kin, which he or she can do digitally with .
As a surviving relative, you may, of course, make the declaration yourself. You can do this at the counter in the town hall. Remember to make an online appointment, or by calling 0492 - 378 500. When a death is registered, permission for burial or cremation is usually also issued. Therefore, it is important that you make the declaration within six working days of the day of death.
Bring
If you are filing your own tax return, please bring the following to the appointment:
- A valid proof of identity of the person making the declaration.
- A certificate of death issued by the physician or coroner.
- B envelope containing data for the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).
Burial or cremation
You may bury or cremate the deceased no earlier than 36 hours and no later than six business days after death. Do you want to bury or cremate the deceased earlier? Then you need permission from the district attorney and the mayor. Do you want to bury or cremate the deceased later? Then you only need permission from the mayor.
Cost
There is no charge for the declaration of death. A copy of the death certificate costs €16.60. You pay this at the time of your request.