A Common-Sense Call for Free Death Certificate Copies Nationwide
A Compassionate Federal Law to Provide Free Death Certificate Copies for Grieving Families
To: United States Congress, Senate, and President of the United States
Petition Statement: We, the undersigned, respectfully ask Congress to pass a federal law ensuring that all grieving families in the United States receive certified copies of death certificates at no cost. These documents are required for essential tasks like settling estates, accessing benefits, and closing accounts. Yet, families across the country, including in my community of Halifax County, North Carolina, must pay $10 to $40 per copy during their time of grief. This feels deeply unfair and adds a financial burden to those already suffering profound loss.
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Printing a certified death certificate costs pennies—a simple page from existing records. It’s common sense that no family should have to pay for a document they’re legally required to obtain, especially in the wake of losing a loved one. A widow, a parent, or anyone grieving shouldn’t face added stress from fees for something so essential.
We kindly urge Congress to:
- Pass a federal law making certified death certificate copies free for all families in every state.
- Support this change with federal or state funding, a small investment in compassion that honors our shared humanity.
- Act swiftly to lift this burden, showing families they are not alone in their grief.
This is about doing what’s right—supporting grieving Americans with compassion and kindness. By making death certificate copies free, we can uphold a basic principle: no one should struggle to navigate the loss of a loved one. Please join us in this common-sense call for State and Federal compassion.
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