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#[[Denmark Probate Records|<u>Probates</u>]]: Usually, after a person died, a probate was conducted in order to pay the deceased's debts and distribute what's left to the inheritors. these records will usually list when the deceased passed away. If not, usually the probate date is close to the death date.  

#[[Denmark Cemeteries|<u>Cemeteries</u>]]: Like all cemeteries, you can usually find the death information of the individual on the headstone. However, it is important to note that in Denmark, a person only remains buried while the family pays for the grave. When there is no one else to pay for the grave the body and headstone is usually removed and taken to the catacombs or crematorium. The headstone is usually recycled.

If you still cannot find the death information try the following records. These records may not give an actual death date or place, but they can give clues.