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172,051
deaths in NL in 2024
CBS
67%
chose cremation in 2024
LVC
~€710
basic ANW gross/month 2026
SVB
9,958
euthanasia cases 2024
RTE
€828k
partner inheritance vrijstelling 2026
Belastingdienst
80.5 / 83.3
life expectancy m/f (yrs)
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When someone dies at home: the first hour nobody tells you about

“On weekdays, that means the deceased's huisarts. At night, on weekends or on holidays, you call the regional huisartsenpost — find your local number on your huisarts's website or voicemail. For immediate danger to life, call 112.”
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