Getting a death certificate for a loved one in a few simple steps
Losing someone close, whether a
friend or a relative is tough, it takes an emotional toll on the people around.
Someone once said I don’t know much about death but I do know that when someone
dies, the people around them would miss them. However, that doesn’t reduce the
paperwork that needs to be handled, post an individual’s death. To make this
entire process easier, there are websites and online portals that help people
deal with these issues and reduce the amount of time they have to spend
dwelling.
What are the prosses to be taken care of post an individuals death?
At the time you find out that an
individual has passed away, there are certain protocols to be followed. A
doctor or a paramedic has to be appointed to look over the body and make sure
the person is indeed dead. Additionally, in a majority of the cases, there
would be certain tests that need to be handled by a doctor appointed to confirm
that there was no foul play involved.
Only once all of these have been
confirmed, the family can proceed with the rest of the steps. The first and
most significant would be planning the last rites. This might depend on the
individual and their religion but whatever the family decides, it might not be
able to move forward without a death certificate.
This process is sometimes handled by the hospital or medical facility that
reviewed the individual before providing a certificate stating that the person
has passed away.
What are the processes that can be handled through the website?
Before the coming of the website,
a lot of the processes relating to death certificates were handled
individually. The process was quite time consuming and sometimes took more than
one trip to the Panchayat or Municipality depending on where the deceased
individual resided. The website now allows people to download all the forms
that they could need to handle the process at their convenience.
All they would have to do is fill out the forms whenever
you get the chance and attach the supporting documents. These usually include
documents to prove that you are related to the deceased individual, proof of
your address and the medical report in some cases stating the details of the
individual’s death, and the death
certificate website will
handle processing everything at its end and providing the document.
Other than applying for a death
certificate, the website also assists people who already have death
certificates. In many cases, people who already have the certificates of their
relatives tend to lose them, they would be able to use the platform to apply
for new ones. They have to follow the same process but might have to fill out a
different application form.
Additionally, the website also
helps people who notice that there are errors in the death certificates of
their deceased family members. They need to get it changed but this takes a lot
of time since there are a lot of additional documents that they would have to
provide, and these have to be brought from various Government and private
offices. The challenge is getting these documents for others and not knowing
where all the information is.
Other than all the
above-mentioned application forms, the website also has lists of supporting
documents for all the processes. People can go through them and gather all the
documents they need at their convenience before submitting the application
forms.
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