Grief brings enough weight without adding paperwork to the list. We've created ready-to-use letters for notifying banks, insurance companies, utilities, and more. Just download, complete, and send so you can focus on what matters most.
Below you’ll find letters to many organizations you’ll need to notify of the death of a loved one—banks, insurance companies, utilities, government agencies, and even social media accounts. Select the ones you need, download to your device, fill in the details, and send. One less thing to figure out on your own.
These letters can also be copied into emails or attached to online forms—whatever works best for you. Our goal is to make what comes next as easy as possible. If you have questions or need help, give your local office a call or stop by—we’re here to help.
Contact your loved one’s bank(s) and credit card companies to notify them of the death and ask about transferring or closing accounts. You’ll typically need a death certificate and documentation showing your authority to act on behalf of the estate. Access the letters by clicking on the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Settling an estate can feel complicated, especially when you’re grieving. The steps depend on whether your loved one had a will, but either way, there are people to notify—attorneys, banks, and others involved in the process. Access the letters by clicking on the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Government agencies like Social Security, the DMV, and the VA need to be notified. Some benefits will need to stop; others, like survivor benefits, may be available to you. We’ve included letters for each. Access the letters by clicking the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
From utilities to lawn care to home security, there may be services that need to be cancelled or transferred. These letters help you notify each provider and handle any remaining balances or refunds. Access the letters by clicking on the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Your loved one may have had several types of insurance—life, health, auto, homeowner’s, and more. Use these letters to file claims or notify agents of the death. Tip: Always keep copies of policy documents, and request written confirmation when cancelling any policy. Access the letters by clicking on the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Government agencies like Social Security, the DMV, and the VA need to be notified. Some benefits will need to stop; others, like survivor benefits, may be available to you. We’ve included letters for each. Access the letters by clicking the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Seeing a loved one’s social media profile can bring comfort—or make grief harder. Most platforms offer two options: memorialize the account (preserving it as a place for friends to share memories) or permanently delete it. Either way, you’ll need a death certificate and proof of your relationship. Access the letters below by clicking the one you want, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Few things sting quite like receiving advertisements addressed to someone who has passed. The Direct Marketing Association maintains a Deceased Do Not
Contact List. Once you register your loved one’s
Information, member companies must remove them
from their marketing lists.
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Visit: www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php
You can also send a written request using the letter below. To access the letter, click below, save it to your device, and fill in the form.
Prefer to have everything in one place? Download our complete collection of notification letters—more than 50 templates covering banks, insurance, government agencies, utilities, and more.
Each letter is a fillable PDF. Open it on your computer, type in the details, and print or email. Use only the ones you need.
