When a loved one dies, a lot comes at you. In addition to the grief and mourning, you have to arrange a lot in The Hague. There is a good chance that because of all the impressions you do not know exactly what to do. Here you see an overview.
Good to know: in this article we use the term ‘neighbour’. This can be a family member or a partner you live with. Do you want to know the situation for someone outside your family or partner? Check the website of the central government to see whether and if so, what you can arrange.
Declare death
If a loved one dies, you must declare death at your municipality. Some funeral directors do this on your behalf, but are not obliged to do so. You can arrange it yourself at the municipality in The Hague.
Surviving relatives can submit the declaration by e-mail. Send the declaration including attachments to .
Good to know: the declaration of death must be made before the funeral or within six working days after the death.
Declaration from a doctor
To be able to register a death, you have require a statement from a doctor. You will almost always receive this from the attending physician, who has also confirmed the death. This can be a doctor from a hospital in The Hague, but also a general practitioner. Has a loved one suddenly died at home? Then a doctor must visit.
As soon as your death registration has been confirmed by the municipality of The Hague, the municipality will draw up a death certificate. It is wise to request this deed, because you will need it later.
Source: Rijksoverheid.
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Buried or cremated in The Hague
The government has a term set for burial and cremation; this may not be earlier than 36 hours after death and no later than six working days. Do you want to bury or cremate your loved one outside that period? Then you need permission from the mayor
.
Buried in The Hague
In The Hague there are 9 cemeteries spread by the city. Westduin and Kerkhoflaan are managed by the municipality.
Cremeren in The Hague
Also you don’t have to leave the city for a cremation. Many crematoria and cemeteries are based on a funeral organization.
For an overview of the
funeral costs click here.
Your home after the death of your loved one
The death of a loved one can affect your living situation. You can read more about that here.
Rental home in The Hague
Do you have a rental home and it was registered in the name of the deceased neighbor? Then you can continue to live there, but you must put the rental property in your name. You do this with the landlord. Is the house in both of your names or in your name? Then you don’t have to do anything. The lease continues under the same conditions.
Ownership in The Hague
Do you have a home for sale in The Hague and is it in the name of you and your deceased loved one? Then you must report the death to the mortgage lender. Your mortgage continues as usual. There are then three different situations:
You inherit the house because there are agreements about this in the cohabitation contract or the inheritance. You can then continue to live in the house.
You continues to live in the house because you are the owner yourself.
- A other surviving dependents inherit the owner-occupied home, for example because you did not have a cohabitation contract with your partner.
Source: Central government.
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Stop subscriptions
A sports subscription from the football club or fitness; that must be discontinued. Many organizations ask for a copy of the death certificate, which you have received from the municipality.
Bank account
In addition to the subscriptions, it is also important to close your own bank account after the death of your loved one. Most banks in The Hague have a special department for this. Please contact the bank for this.
Source: Central government.
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License plate in your name
Do you want to take over the former car of a loved one and are you entitled to this because you inherit the vehicle? Then it is important that you have the license plate transferred to your name. You do this via the RDW and can be done via this link . Please note: you must transfer the registration number within five weeks after the death.
Source: Central government.
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To be able to register a death, you have require a statement from a doctor. You will almost always receive this from the attending physician, who has also confirmed the death. This can be a doctor from a hospital in The Hague, but also a general practitioner. Has a loved one suddenly died at home? Then a doctor must visit.
As soon as your death registration has been confirmed by the municipality of The Hague, the municipality will draw up a death certificate. It is wise to request this deed, because you will need it later.
Source: Rijksoverheid.
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Buried or cremated in The Hague
The government has a term set for burial and cremation; this may not be earlier than 36 hours after death and no later than six working days. Do you want to bury or cremate your loved one outside that period? Then you need permission from the mayor
.
Buried in The Hague
In The Hague there are 9 cemeteries spread by the city. Westduin and Kerkhoflaan are managed by the municipality.
Cremeren in The Hague
Also you don’t have to leave the city for a cremation. Many crematoria and cemeteries are based on a funeral organization.
For an overview of the
funeral costs click here.
Your home after the death of your loved one
The death of a loved one can affect your living situation. You can read more about that here.
Rental home in The Hague
Do you have a rental home and it was registered in the name of the deceased neighbor? Then you can continue to live there, but you must put the rental property in your name. You do this with the landlord. Is the house in both of your names or in your name? Then you don’t have to do anything. The lease continues under the same conditions.
Ownership in The Hague
Do you have a home for sale in The Hague and is it in the name of you and your deceased loved one? Then you must report the death to the mortgage lender. Your mortgage continues as usual. There are then three different situations:
You inherit the house because there are agreements about this in the cohabitation contract or the inheritance. You can then continue to live in the house.
You continues to live in the house because you are the owner yourself.
- A other surviving dependents inherit the owner-occupied home, for example because you did not have a cohabitation contract with your partner.
Source: Central government.
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Stop subscriptions
A sports subscription from the football club or fitness; that must be discontinued. Many organizations ask for a copy of the death certificate, which you have received from the municipality.
Bank account
In addition to the subscriptions, it is also important to close your own bank account after the death of your loved one. Most banks in The Hague have a special department for this. Please contact the bank for this.
Source: Central government.
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License plate in your name
Do you want to take over the former car of a loved one and are you entitled to this because you inherit the vehicle? Then it is important that you have the license plate transferred to your name. You do this via the RDW and can be done via this link . Please note: you must transfer the registration number within five weeks after the death.
Source: Central government.
74655175747
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Buried in The Hague
In The Hague there are 9 cemeteries spread by the city. Westduin and Kerkhoflaan are managed by the municipality.
Cremeren in The Hague
Also you don’t have to leave the city for a cremation. Many crematoria and cemeteries are based on a funeral organization.
For an overview of the
funeral costs click here.
Your home after the death of your loved one
The death of a loved one can affect your living situation. You can read more about that here.
Rental home in The Hague
Do you have a rental home and it was registered in the name of the deceased neighbor? Then you can continue to live there, but you must put the rental property in your name. You do this with the landlord. Is the house in both of your names or in your name? Then you don’t have to do anything. The lease continues under the same conditions.
Ownership in The Hague
Do you have a home for sale in The Hague and is it in the name of you and your deceased loved one? Then you must report the death to the mortgage lender. Your mortgage continues as usual. There are then three different situations:
You inherit the house because there are agreements about this in the cohabitation contract or the inheritance. You can then continue to live in the house.
You continues to live in the house because you are the owner yourself.
- A other surviving dependents inherit the owner-occupied home, for example because you did not have a cohabitation contract with your partner.
Source: Central government.
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Stop subscriptions
A sports subscription from the football club or fitness; that must be discontinued. Many organizations ask for a copy of the death certificate, which you have received from the municipality.
Bank account
In addition to the subscriptions, it is also important to close your own bank account after the death of your loved one. Most banks in The Hague have a special department for this. Please contact the bank for this.
Source: Central government.
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License plate in your name
Do you want to take over the former car of a loved one and are you entitled to this because you inherit the vehicle? Then it is important that you have the license plate transferred to your name. You do this via the RDW and can be done via this link . Please note: you must transfer the registration number within five weeks after the death.
Source: Central government.
74655175747
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Also you don’t have to leave the city for a cremation. Many crematoria and cemeteries are based on a funeral organization.
For an overview of the
Your home after the death of your loved one
The death of a loved one can affect your living situation. You can read more about that here.
Rental home in The Hague
Do you have a rental home and it was registered in the name of the deceased neighbor? Then you can continue to live there, but you must put the rental property in your name. You do this with the landlord. Is the house in both of your names or in your name? Then you don’t have to do anything. The lease continues under the same conditions.
Ownership in The Hague
Do you have a home for sale in The Hague and is it in the name of you and your deceased loved one? Then you must report the death to the mortgage lender. Your mortgage continues as usual. There are then three different situations:
You inherit the house because there are agreements about this in the cohabitation contract or the inheritance. You can then continue to live in the house.
You continues to live in the house because you are the owner yourself.
- A other surviving dependents inherit the owner-occupied home, for example because you did not have a cohabitation contract with your partner.
Source: Central government.
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Stop subscriptions
A sports subscription from the football club or fitness; that must be discontinued. Many organizations ask for a copy of the death certificate, which you have received from the municipality.
Bank account
In addition to the subscriptions, it is also important to close your own bank account after the death of your loved one. Most banks in The Hague have a special department for this. Please contact the bank for this.
Source: Central government.
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License plate in your name
Do you want to take over the former car of a loved one and are you entitled to this because you inherit the vehicle? Then it is important that you have the license plate transferred to your name. You do this via the RDW and can be done via this link . Please note: you must transfer the registration number within five weeks after the death.
Source: Central government.
74655175747
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Do you have a home for sale in The Hague and is it in the name of you and your deceased loved one? Then you must report the death to the mortgage lender. Your mortgage continues as usual. There are then three different situations:
- A other surviving dependents inherit the owner-occupied home, for example because you did not have a cohabitation contract with your partner.
Source: Central government.
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Stop subscriptions
A sports subscription from the football club or fitness; that must be discontinued. Many organizations ask for a copy of the death certificate, which you have received from the municipality.
Bank account
In addition to the subscriptions, it is also important to close your own bank account after the death of your loved one. Most banks in The Hague have a special department for this. Please contact the bank for this.
Source: Central government.
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License plate in your name
Do you want to take over the former car of a loved one and are you entitled to this because you inherit the vehicle? Then it is important that you have the license plate transferred to your name. You do this via the RDW and can be done via this link . Please note: you must transfer the registration number within five weeks after the death.
Source: Central government.
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You continues to live in the house because you are the owner yourself.
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