Registration of death
The death of a loved is one of the most painful and stressful events in a person’s life. While you should be grieving your loved one, you also have the responsibility to make arrangements for their funeral and many decisions must be made. This can look like a daunting task, but do not be alarmed, we are here to help you and guide you through the process.
The first thing that is important following the death of a loved one, is to register the death. This is done at the Ministry of Home Affairs and can be done by a family member of the deceased.
With the introduction of the e-Death Notification System, The Ministry of Health and Social Services and mortuaries that serve as the first official point of contact with the deceased, electronically verify the identity of the deceased, classify the causes-of-death, and electronically notify the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration about the death that has occurred. (The Namibian)
If your loved one dies at a medical or nursing facility like a hospital or nursing home, the staff will electronically record the death and you are issued with a Medical Causes of Death document which is important to register the death.
If your loved one dies at home, you need to immediately contact the local emergency officials (Paramedics/ Police) to come and take them to a hospital / mortuary where they can be legally declared dead.
If your loved one dies in an accident, a post-mortem must be conducted to establish the causes of death.
Make sure you have all the necessary information to register the death of your loved one
Once the registration process is complete, you will be issued with a death certificate and a removal/burial order. Please make enough copies of these and keep it all safe. Both documents must be presented to the undertaker.
Make sure you have all the necessary information to register the death of your loved one
Once the registration process is complete, you will be issued with a death certificate and a removal/burial order. Please make enough copies of these and keep it all safe. Both documents must be presented to the undertaker.
CHECK THE DECEASED’s
The deceased might be eligible for social security death benefits, which is a monetary contribution of N$4500.00 paid by the government to assist with the funeral of a pensioner or someone who was receiving a government pension or social security benefits /grants.
The survivor/ next of kin of the deceased may submit a claim for funeral assistance at the Ministry of Labour.
Please bring along the Death certificate and the Removal / Burial order when visiting our offices.
Please bring along the Death certificate and the Removal / Burial order when visiting our offices.
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