Death Certificates: How to Get Them and Everything Else You Should Know
At Be a Tree Cremation, we believe love and logistics go hand in hand. Planning for death certificates, how many you need, and who can get them can help people navigate challenging times with a little more ease. Here are some things to know about death certificates.
📝 Understanding the importance of death certificates:
These vital documents serve multiple purposes, from legal proof of death for estate and insurance claims to aiding in public health records and genealogical research.
🔖 How many death certificates do you need when a loved one passes away?
It's often more than you think. On average, families require 6-10 copies to settle affairs like bank accounts, insurance claims, property deeds, and more.
🖋️ Who needs certified death certificates?
These essential documents are required by various parties to settle affairs after a loved one's passing. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and executors of estates all need certified copies to process claims, close accounts, and manage legal matters.
🔢 How many death certificates do you need when a loved one passes away?
It's often more than you think. On average, families require 6-10 copies to settle affairs like bank accounts, insurance claims, property deeds, and more.
🔐 Wondering who can order death certificates?
Typically, the following individuals are eligible:
Immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling)
Legal representatives or executors of the deceased's estate
Law enforcement officials
Funeral directors handling the arrangements
Individuals with a court order or direct interest in the record
Check your local or state vital records office for specific eligibility requirements and documentation needed.
⛰️ Need a death certificate in Colorado? Here's how to get them:
Funeral Home or Crematory: The easiest way to get them is through your funeral care provider at the time of death. We can order and obtain death certificates within 1-2 business days.
Online: Visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) website and use the Vital Records section to order online.
By Mail: Download the application form from the CDPHE website, fill it out, and mail it with the required documents and fee.
In Person: Visit a local Vital Records office or your county health department.
Learn more at CDPHE Vital Records
