The death of a person must be reported to the registry office in whose jurisdiction the death occurred no later than the third working day following the death.

Death outside an institution (hospital, retirement and nursing home, other institution):

The person

• who lived with the deceased in the same household,

• in whose home the death occurred,

and

• who was present at the death or is aware of the death from their own knowledge,

is obliged to report the death orally or in writing. The report can also be made by a funeral home.

Deaths in an institution:

• The institution must report the death to the registry office.