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When a loved one dies, it often catches us off guard, even if it was expected. During this difficult time, we deal with our grief along with some responsibilities.  
When a loved one dies, it often catches us off guard, even if it was expected. During this difficult time, we deal with our grief along with some responsibilities.  
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===How can you get information about the cause of death?===
===How can you get information about the cause of death?===
The medical certificate of death contains information about the cause of death. The death certificate does not contain this information. For a certified copy of the death registration - which includes the medical certificate of death - you can apply to the BC Vital Statistics Agency. There is a $50 fee. If less than 20 years have passed since the date of death, only immediate family members and selected others can apply for this document.  
The medical certificate of death contains information about the cause of death. The death certificate does not contain this information. For a certified copy of the death registration - which includes the medical certificate of death - you can apply to the BC Vital Statistics Agency. There is a $50 fee. If less than 20 years have passed since the date of death, only immediate family members and selected others can apply for this document.  
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