{"id":1478,"date":"2013-03-15T19:08:35","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T19:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.funerariaferreira.pt\/en\/apoio-ao-cliente\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:56:07","slug":"what-to-do-in-case-of-death","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/funerariaferreira.pt\/en\/what-to-do-in-case-of-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Client Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">What to do in the event of a death?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:40px;\">Often, and because fortunately it is not frequent to lose someone, we may not know what to do when a death occurs, compounded by the fact that we are emotionally overwhelmed. Consequently, many are uncertain of the exact procedures to follow in such a complicated situation. To this end, we feel it is necessary to provide clear guidance on the steps to take when a death occurs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funerariaferreira.pt\/en\/what-to-do-in-case-of-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 180px; margin-right: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civilonline.mj.pt\/CivilOnline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funerariaferreira.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/direcao-geral-dos-registos-e-do-notariado-v3-300x300.png\" alt=\"Online Certificates\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.25rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civilonline.mj.pt\/CivilOnline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">Online Certificates<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; color: #555;\">Obtain a death certificate online simply and securely. Use the Civil Online portal to manage the necessary documentation and streamline the legal processes required following a loss.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civilonline.mj.pt\/CivilOnline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0073aa;\">www.civilonline.mj.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 180px; margin-right: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.irn.mj.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funerariaferreira.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/direcao-geral-dos-registos-e-do-notariado-v2-300x300.png\" alt=\"IRN\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.25rem;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irn.mj.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; color: #555;\">Information on death registration and inheritance through the official IRN portal. Access essential guidance on legal procedures to support families during the mourning period.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irn.mj.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0073aa;\">www.irn.mj.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 180px; margin-right: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seg-social.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funerariaferreira.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seguranca-social-v1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Social Security\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.25rem;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seg-social.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">Social Security<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; color: #555;\">Guidance on applying for funeral grants and reimbursement of expenses through the Portuguese Social Security system. Find rights, deadlines, and mandatory documentation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seg-social.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0073aa;\">www.seg-social.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 180px; margin-right: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funerariaferreira.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/caixa-geral-de-aposentacoes-v1-300x300.png\" alt=\"CGA\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.25rem;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">General Pension Fund (CGA)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; color: #555;\">For public administration beneficiaries. Guide on reporting a passing, applying for survivor pensions, and ensuring all death benefits are correctly processed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cga.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0073aa;\">www.cga.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do in the event of a death? Often, and because fortunately it is not frequent to lose someone, we may not know what to do when a death occurs, compounded by the fact that we are emotionally overwhelmed. Consequently, many are uncertain of the exact procedures to follow in such a complicated situation. 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