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Death

The loss of a loved one can be a tough time. This section covers the main formalities to be completed in the event of death and burial options in the Brussels-Capital Region.

  • Death formalities

    The death of a loved one can be painful, but a number of formalities do nevertheless have to be completed. The...

  • Funerals and types of burial

    Several types of burial are available, depending on the wishes of the deceased or the family if the deceased has not...

The website of the Belgian notary profession is a rich source of Opens in new windowinformation on formalities to be completed in the event of a death including the last will of the deceased, banking matters, organ donation, donating a body to science and arranging the funeral.

You can ask for a death certificate to the commune where the death occurred or to the commune of the official address of the deceased via Opens in new windowIRISbox, the online service desk of the administrations of the Brussels-Capital Region.

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