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When a Family Member Passes Away
Our condolences. Several procedures must be completed within deadlines. Take them one at a time.
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- 1🏠 Life Events OpenDeath Registration⚠️ Within 7 days of learning of the death. Need hospital death certificate.Bring the death registration (death certificate) to City Hall, an Admin Center, or a Service Center. Advance reservations are required if using the city crematorium.
- 2🏥 Health & Insurance OpenEnrollment and Withdrawal from National Health InsuranceReturn the deceased's insurance card and cancel membership.You must complete the 'enrollment' procedure when leaving a company, and the 'withdrawal' procedure when starting a new job, within 14 days. Delays may result in paying full medical costs or double billing of insurance taxes.
- 3🏠 Life Events OpenSeal Registration / Seal Registration CertificateThe deceased's seal registration may need to be cancelled.Residents aged 15+ can register a seal. The fee is 200 yen. Registration can be completed on the same day if you bring a valid photo ID.