How do I obtain a QLD Death Certificate?

 What is a "Death Certificate"?

A Death Certificate is a formal document issued by the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. It certifies that a person's death has been formally registered with the state government. A Death Certificate will contain a range of essential details about the deceased, including:

  • personal details including date and place of birth

  • other family information, including names of children and marriages (where applicable)

  • a summary of the causes of death


Why do people request a Death Certificate?


A Death Certificate is usually required to finalise estate matters, such as acquiring superannuation funds, claiming life insurance, and closing various accounts. Some families also like to keep a copy of the Death Certificate for their family records. A family can also request extra original copies of the Death Certificate in the future if needed.


Who applies for a Death Certificate?

The funeral director is usually responsible for registering a death in Queensland. At Evermore Funerals, we will complete the Death Registration Application with you and then use that document to apply for the Death Certificate on your behalf.

We will apply for the death certificate within 48 hours of the funeral service, so you are able to receive the death certificate as soon as possible.


Usually a family will order one original copy of the Death Certificate, and we will ensure you also receive 6 certified photocopies signed by a Justice of the Peace (at no extra cost to you!). But you can order more original copies if you wish. Just advise us how many original copies you require and we will arrange it for you.


When will I get the Death Certificate?

Because we use the Registry's express service, in most cases you will receive the Death Certificate within 7 days after the service or cremation. The certificate is posted to us and we conduct a final check to ensure the information on the certificate is accurate. Once we have produced the additional certified copies, we will either hand deliver them to you or post them. We use Australia Post's Express Post service, which means your certificates can be tracked and should arrive within 48 hours of them being posted.

How much does it cost?

Since we use the Registry's faster postal service, one original Death Certificate will cost you $68. This price includes Express Post postage to a nominated address, or personal delivery to you (where possible). We can post Death Certificates anywhere in Australia - to Brisbane, Ipswich, The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Dalby, Boonah, and everywhere in between (and beyond!).

If you would like to learn more about Death Certificates, you can click on the QLD Government website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/certificates/applying-for-a-death-certificate


You can also call us any time with any questions you might have. Call our friendly team any time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - on 07 3544 6880.

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