Federal · Notify government · Difficulty: Simple
Notify the federal government of a death
The Canada.ca death notification hub explains which federal departments and programs must be told about a death, and in what order.
Who usually needs this
- Executor
- Personal representative
- Next of kin
When to review
Immediate to first week
Documents commonly needed
- Death certificate or funeral director statement
- Deceased's SIN (reference only)
Life Steward does not collect or store these documents.
Common issues
- Service Canada is often notified by the funeral home, but this should be confirmed rather than assumed.
- Benefits paid after the date of death may need to be repaid.
Official sources
- Canada.ca: Notify the federal government of a death (Official government source)
Last reviewed 2026-07-10
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