When someone dies in Delaware
Two things matter first in Delaware: getting certified death certificates, and, if money is short, reaching the burial assistance program in the county where the death happened. Pick the county below for exact contacts.
Death certificates in Delaware
Order certified copies from the Delaware vital records office. The CDC keeps the official directory of every state office: find the Delaware vital records office. The funeral home can also order copies for you. Most families need about 10.
Planning ahead instead? Set up a power of attorney
If someone you love is aging or ill, the cheapest protection your family can get is a power of attorney, and it must happen while they can still sign. We cover Delaware's exact rules and official forms.
Delaware power of attorney rules