The processing of funeral documents after the death of a family member
In addition to the organisation of the funeral and all the decisions that must be made in this respect, a number of formalities must be carried out when a person dies.
Much of the documentation that has to be completed following a death is obligatory, as it will then be used for other procedures that also have to be carried out.
Furthermore, there are legal deadlines within which each procedure must be carried out, which is why it is important to know what procedures to carry out when a relative dies and how each one of them works: what documents are needed, where to carry them out, when to do them, etc.
Serveis Funeraris Mallorca offers families an after death management service, which is carried out by our death processing department. We take care of all the legal procedures, which are, in many cases, mandatory.
Full death certificate
The main document that is required after a death is the death certificate. It will be needed for the majority of subsequent procedures. Where can this document be obtained? A doctor issues the medical death certificate, which is submitted to the Civil Registry to register the death and then request the death certificate.
Certificate of last will and testament
After the death, it is necessary to ask the Ministry of Justice for the certificate of last will and testament of the deceased, a document that certifies whether the deceased had made a will and, if so, with which notary.
We will carry out this process so that the heirs can then proceed to the distribution of the inheritance.
Insurance certificate with life cover
The insurance certificate shows whether the deceased had insurance contracts in effect. For example, life insurance, which can be important to lower the cost of the funeral or for the distribution of the inheritance of the deceased.
At Serveis Funeraris Mallorca we take care of this.
Applying for benefit claims after death
Another of the steps to be taken after the death of a family member is to apply for any benefit claims. If the deceased is married, a widow's or widower's pension may be payable, and if the deceased is a parent, an orphan's pension may be payable. How can these benefits be applied for?
- As a general rule, it is necessary to report the death of a family member to Social Security. For this, the death certificate must be presented within a maximum period of 30 days. This procedure is essential in order to claim the corresponding benefit. However, in the Balearic Islands, Social Security are automatically notified at the time of registration of the death in the Civil Registry.
- The application for the benefit can be made at the Social Security itself, preferably within three months of the death of your loved one. If this deadline is exceeded, a part of the corresponding pension could be lost, as it will only be paid retrospectively up to a maximum of three months from the date of application.
Serveis Funeraris Mallorca will take care of everything so that you do not exceed the legal deadlines for submitting the relevant documentation which will allow you to receive the corresponding death benefits as soon as possible.
Managing your funeral arrangements with Serveis Funeraris Mallorca
At Serveis Funeraris Mallorca, we aim to offer families the most complete funeral services.
Our services include after death management, the completion of all obligatory legal procedures within the established timeframe, and legal advice to inform families of all the rights and obligations that arise when a loved one dies (inheritance, benefits, inheritance tax, etc).
Leaving your funeral arrangements in the hands of Serveis Funeraris Mallorca will give you the peace of mind you need when a loved one dies, allowing you to only worry about what matters.