When someone dies in Virginia
Two things matter first in Virginia: 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 Virginia
Order certified copies from the Virginia vital records office. The CDC keeps the official directory of every state office: find the Virginia 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 Virginia's exact rules and official forms.
Virginia power of attorney rulesVirginia counties (133)
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