You can use this letter template to write to the bank to request the closure of a direct payments account following the death of the account holder. Please let me know if any other documents are required for claiming the amount of deceased.Request you to kindly process the request on priority. Closing a bank account when someone passes away isn't difficult, as long as you have the right paperwork for the the teller or banker. How Do Bank Closure Letters Work? The first and foremost thing you must do to close a bank account upon the death of a loved one is to inform the bank of this death. One thing for sure is that the bank will want to know the specific reasons for the removal request as the next-to-kin. A death claim letter is an official letter to the bank. Sub: Request to close an account due to death.