New Hampshire · 10 counties
When someone dies in New Hampshire
Two things matter first: getting certified death certificates, and, if money is short, reaching the burial assistance program in the county where the death happened. Pick your county below for exact contacts.
The paperwork
Death certificates in New Hampshire
Order certified copies from the New Hampshire vital records office. The CDC keeps the official directory of every state office: find the New Hampshire vital records office. The funeral home can also order copies for you. Most families need about 10.
Planning ahead
Nobody has died yet? 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 New Hampshire's exact rules and official forms.
New Hampshire power of attorney rulesPick your county