Insurance
Life insurance agents in Newfoundland and Labrador must be licensed. You can check an agent or learn about your rights through Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: insurance licensing .
Funerals, cemeteries and prepaid plans
Funeral homes, cemeteries or prepaid funeral contracts in Newfoundland and Labrador are overseen by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: pre-paid funeral services . Contact them to check a business or make a complaint.
Registering a death
Deaths are registered with the province, usually with help from the funeral home. Death certificates, which you'll need for insurance claims and the estate, are ordered through Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Statistics: death certificate .
Federal benefits
The CPP death benefit applies everywhere outside Quebec, which has its own plan.
Sources identified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm details with the bodies listed.