After Someone Passes
Practical steps, taken gently.
In the weeks and months that follow, there is a lot to do — even when you have little energy. This section walks you through it with clarity and care.
What we cover
A guide for after.
In the first 24 hours
Who to notify immediately, decisions that must be made quickly, and what can wait until tomorrow.
Notifying family and friends
Who to tell, how to tell them, managing communications — and giving yourself permission to let others help.
Financial and legal
Bank accounts, superannuation, insurance, and the estate — what to do, in what order, and how to get help.
Estate and probate
Wills, letters of administration, distributing the estate — explained without the legal jargon.
Ongoing administration
Subscriptions, memberships, IRD, electoral roll, digital accounts — a checklist for the weeks that follow.
Looking after yourself
Grief is not linear. Support services in New Zealand, what to expect, and how to care for yourself through it.