What To Do When Death Occurs
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When the death of a CCMS Member happens, locate their membership number and call the designated Funeral Home listed in your area under Plans.
Click here for Plans
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Will: Executor needs to locate a copy if there is one.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Notify Service Canada (Income Security Programs) - 1- 800-277-9914
Old Age Security and Canada Pension:
Cancel cheques, social insurance number required.
Estate is entitled to cheque received in month of death.
Lump Sum Death benefit: Paid to estate of contributors to Canada Pension. Application form usually provided by funeral home.
Survivor Benefit: Amount depends on what deceased person paid into Canada Pension. Application usually provided by the funeral home.
Allowance: For widows/widowers between the ages of 60-65, depending on income.
Guaranteed Income Supplement: For widows/widowers over 65 depending on income.
Notify Veterans Affairs Canada
1-866-522-2122
Notify Canada Revenue Agency
...... 1-800-959-8281
For GST Rebate & info on submitting final tax returns Info on obtaining a Clearance Certificate after final tax has been accepted.
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Notify Alberta Seniors and Community Supports .........
705-3239
Alberta Seniors Benefit: Paid to low income individuals over 65. Notify with deceaseds personal health number
Special Needs Assistance: Help with funeral expenses may be available for senior spouses who are eligible for Alberta Seniors Benefit
Notify Alberta Health Care - Toll free 310-0000 then (780) 427-1432 Alberta Health care should notify Alberta Blue Cross.
Land titles (Calgary area) ............................................... 297-6511 To transfer the title of Alberta real estate.
Public Trustee 297-6511 May need to consult this office if the deceased died without a will.
MISCELLANEOUS
Financial: Notify Banks, credit card, investment dealers
Insurance: Notify car, home, vehicle and life insurers
Vehicle Registration: Contact private registry agent
Utilities: Notify phone, cable, electricity, gas
Death Certificate: Funeral director's certificate should be sufficient for most purposes. If not order one from any private registry agent.
Support/Counselling: Grief counseling is available in most Communities in Alberta
Alberta Seniors Services Division has produced a booklet to assist people in planning:
Saying Farewell" A Helpful guide to Assist You With the Death and Dying Process
Contact Alberta Seniors and Community Supports. Toll free 800 642-3853
Or access their Website at
.. www.seniors.gov.ab.ca
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