Handling financial matters when a family member dies

What it contains

It is hard to think clearly about many things, including financial issues, when you're grieving the sudden loss of a family member. This fact sheet outlines some of the important matters you may need to manage. It includes:

• WorkSafe entitlements
• urgent bills
• a will
• current and previous superannuation
• life insurance
• burial or cremation costs, which may be covered by WorkSafe
• financial advice
• who to contact and what they can help you with

You may be entitled to financial assistance from Services Australia.