These are offices and organizations that Orlando-area families commonly deal with after a death. We link to official websites so you can confirm current addresses, hours and fees.
Records and certificates
- Florida Department of Health – Death certificates: floridahealth.gov. Orange County residents can also use the Florida Department of Health in Orange County vital statistics office. See how to get a death certificate in Florida.
Medical examiner
- District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office serves Orange and Osceola counties. The office investigates deaths under its jurisdiction and approves cremations. See unexpected death in Florida.
Estate and probate
- Orange County Clerk of Courts handles probate filings for Orange County residents. The clerk’s website explains probate and how to file a will after a death. Many families work with a probate attorney.
Veterans
- VA burial benefits: va.gov/burials-memorials
- County veterans service offices help families with VA claims at no charge.
- See veterans funeral benefits.
Social Security
- Report a death and ask about survivor benefits: ssa.gov. Funeral homes usually report the death to Social Security for you.
Consumer protection
- Florida Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services: myfloridacfo.com/division/funeralcemetery. License lookups and complaints about funeral homes, cemeteries and pre-need contracts.
- FTC Funeral Rule: consumer.ftc.gov. See your rights when planning a funeral.
Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988.
- 211: call 211 for help finding local community services in Central Florida.
- See grief resources.