How to Complete Your Vital Statistics
Personal information required for a death certificate
At the time of your death, our staff will use your Vital Statistics information to complete your death certificate. Completing your Vital Statistics in advance can make things easier for your friends and family in the future.
About Vital Statistics
A death certificate is a legal document required by the government. It can only be filed directly by a licensed funeral home, such as Recompose. Your estate, executor, and/or heirs may need your death certificate for legal purposes like closing accounts, transferring property, or obtaining access to a life insurance policy.
Recompose does not supply certified copies of death certificates, but once we’ve filed one for you, we can help your Agent or executor order copies themselves via your local vital records office. The information on the death certificate is also used by government agencies to compile statistics like the leading causes of death in a community.
Information You’ll Need
This is an extensive form that includes information like birthplace, education, marital status, whether you served in the armed forces, birth names of parents. If you are filling this out for a loved one, it may take some time research and compile this information, so you may want to review the require items first, then come back later to submit your final version.
- Complete online (preferred)
- Download PDF
After completing the form online, you will be emailed a copy of the signed document. Please save a copy for your records.
How to Make Changes to Your Vital Statistics
If you need to change your Vital Statistics information, such as a change in address or marital status, complete a new version online. Near or at the time of death, Recompose staff will review the Vital Statistics with you or your agent to confirm the information is correct in preparation for filing the death certificate.
