Handling financial matters when a family member dies

What it contains

When you are grieving, it is difficult to think about what you need to do, especially in relation to organising your finances. This fact sheet outlines some of the important financial matters you may need to deal with. It includes:

• an overview of WorkSafe entitlements, including burial or cremation costs, which may be covered by WorkSafe
• attending to urgent bills
• obtaining your loved one’s will and life insurance policy
• contacting superannuation funds financial advice
• who to contact and what they can help you with.