When tradegy strikes and a family member dies in the State of California you will need to get California death records.
There are numerous reasons why you will need to have these records, as a widower who wants to get re-married, or if your parents pass away and you need proof for credit card companies etc.
It is best to get at least two original copies but you can get as many as you need. The most convenient way is to order them online but you can go to the office of vital statistics in the county in which the death occurred.
The price a death certificate or death record depends on the State. California death records cost around twelve dollars for each one you get. Once you get your death record you should make several copies because you will need to give them to several different places. Keep one or two originals on hand in case the company/goverment institution you are dealing with does not accept copies.