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The original death certificate is issued free of charge by the register office, usually within one to two weeks; a duplicate copy for a bank or insurer costs 300 Kč. The funeral director will handle most of the formalities for you, and we will help you keep track of them. Here you will find: the documents needed to arrange a funeral · the death certificate and dealing with the register office · the funeral allowance (pohřebné) of 5,000 Kč and the application to the Labour Office within 1 year · probate before a notary, which takes 2–6 months when there are no complications. These procedures are indicative — check the specific conditions with the relevant authority.
Funeral allowance 2026 in the Czech Republic: a one-off benefit of 5,000 Kč for bereaved families. Who is eligible, how to apply at the Úřad práce, and what documents you need.
Death certificate in the Czech Republic: who issues it, how to obtain it step by step, what it contains, and where you will need it. Guide to duplicates and clear tables.
Widow's and widower's pension 2026: basic assessment 4,900 Kč plus 50% of the deceased's pension. Who qualifies, how long and how to apply at the OSSZ.
What to arrange after a loved one's death: offices, the bank and insurers, the widow's pension, funeral allowance and cancelling contracts in 2026.
Inheritance proceedings in the Czech Republic step by step: how they work, notary fees, renouncing inheritance and reservation of inventory. A clear guide for the bereaved in 2026.
What documents do you need for a funeral in the Czech Republic? An overview of paperwork for the funeral service, the registry office procedure and a checklist of what to arrange after the funeral.