Losing a loved one: The first week (PDF version)

A guide to what you may experience as this difficult time unfolds.

What it contains

There are many things that you may need to organise after losing a family member. You may need to speak with numerous people and provide a lot of information.

This fact sheet contains:

  • who will contact me
  • organising a funeral
  • help with costs of burial or cremation
  • support available if you are not eligible for entitlements.