Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the most painful things most of us will face. There are, however certain people and organisations that need to be told and specific documents and practical arrangements that need to be completed.
You will need to register a person’s death at a register office in the district where the death occurred within five days, unless there are exceptional circumstances or the Coroner is involved.
Tell Us Once is a free service that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go.
The Death Notification Service is a free service which allows you to notify a number of organisations of a person's death at the same time. Members include most of the major banks and building societies.
Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death, including probate and legal procedures and planning a funeral. You may be eligible for funeral or bereavement payments.
The Bereavement Register is a free service to remove the name and address of someone who has passed from mailing lists to prevent junk mail.