Yes, there are different kinds of Canadian death certificates. The funeral home often issues a death certificate at the same time that they register the death with the province. The certificate issued by the funeral home is not the official death certificate. Within six weeks of the registration of death, the province will issue the official death certificate.

In Canada, only the official death certificate issued by the province can go through the apostille process.  If you do not have the official death certificate, you can order one from the province. If you require assistance, or have questions about this process, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff.