What is the difference between a Funeral Directors Statement of Death and a Death Certificate?
A Funeral Director’s Statement of Death is issued by Foster & McGarvey and is generally available to the family on the day of the funeral service. We typically provide six original copies signed by one of our Funeral Directors and sealed with Foster & McGarvey’s corporate seal. These contain important information relating to the deceased (i.e., legal name, date of birth, date and place of death, final resting place, Social Insurance Number), as well information relating to the next-of-kin. The statements can, in most cases, be used in applying for Canada Pension benefits and when dealing with most banking and insurance institutions in Canada. A Death Certificate (similar to a Birth or Marriage Certificate) is issued by the Province of Alberta and may be required when handling the affairs of an estate. To apply for a Death Certificate one simply needs to visit one of the many Alberta Registries Private Agents located throughout the province (the same agents through which you apply for o
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