Guidance around practical matters to attend to after a suicide.
Bereavement leave
When someone close to you passes away, taking time to grieve and care for yourself and your whānau is important.
Organising the paperwork
If you're responsible for some or all of the personal affairs of the person who died, it’s likely you'll receive a lot of information after their death: letters, documents and phone calls.
The death certificate
You’ll need a death certificate to help manage the personal affairs of the person who died.
A will or no will
A will is a legal document that outlines what should happen to a person’s belongings, money and assets after they die.
People and organisations to notify
After someone close to you dies, there are many people and organisations who may need to be informed.
Managing banking matters
Managing the person's banking arrangements after they have died can feel overwhelming, especially during a time of deep grief.
Blessing the site – Te whakanoa i te wāhi
Some whānau find comfort in having the site where the death occurred blessed.
Introduction
This website is here to enable you to find your own path forward. It brings together gentle, heartfelt, and clear guidance in one place.
Resources
Find useful resources and information from a range of providers such as the Mental Health Foundation and Coronial Services.
Help
Free, 24-hour support and information services. If this is an emergency, please phone 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED).
