Starting January 1, 2026, a new procedure for reporting deaths will be in effect in the Flemish part of Belgium. When a death occurs in Flanders, all administrative steps must be handled through eLys, the digital platform developed by the Flemish government for efficient, secure and uniform processing of death files. This means that only registered companies from the Benelux have access to the eLys platform. All international funeral directors must work with a Belgian funeral director. This guide gives international colleagues a clear overview of what eLys is, how it works and how to collaborate correctly with a Belgian funeral director.