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Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate. This step by step is also available as a Welsh (Cymraeg) guide. Show all...
- Report The Death Without a Tell Us Once Reference Number
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- Report The Death Without a Tell Us Once Reference Number
- Arranging A Funeral with A Funeral Director
- Arranging A Funeral Without A Funeral Director
- Paying For A Funeral
Before getting started with a funeral director, you should check that the funeral directors you talk to are registered with either the National Association of Funeral Directors or the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors(or both). Funeral directors have to provide a standardised price list so that you can compare costs betwe...
You don’t have to use a funeral director if you don’t want to – you can have a ‘do-it-yourself’ funeral. These involve more organising, but they can be less expensive and more personal. This type of funeral often takes place when someone has planned it for themselves before their death. If you want to arrange a funeral in your local cemetry or crem...
Arranging a funeral can be expensive as well as stressful. If you arrange the funeral, you're responsible for paying the bill – so check first where the money will come from. The funeral can be paid for by: 1. you or other family members or friends 2. a lump sum from a life insurance policy or pension scheme the person paid into 3. a pre-paid funer...
- Where Do I Start? During the first few hours after a loved one has died, it can be very difficult knowing what to do with yourself. Knowing where to begin and taking that first step can be the hardest bit.
- Registering the Death. With the exception of when the Coroner is involved you’ll usually be contacted by either the hospital or the deceased’s doctor to arrange collection of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD for short).
- Making the Funeral Arrangements. It’s important to remember when you hand over the “Green Form” you are personally entering into the contract for payment with the Funeral Director.
- Building a Picture of the Estate. If you had Power of Attorney or managed the deceased’s finances you will probably have a clear picture of how the estate is put together.
When someone dies at home, you should call their GP immediately. If this isn't possible, call an ambulance. If the death was in a hospital or hospice, tell the doctor. If the death was expected, the doctor should issue a medical certificate with the cause of death.
Within a few days of the death you should: register the death - you must do this within 5 days. use the 'Tell Us Once' service to tell the government about the death. start arranging the funeral. Within a couple of weeks of the death you might need to: tell other organisations, such as banks and utility companies.
Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. If these feelings are affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. Support is also available if you're finding it hard to cope with stress, anxiety or depression.
What’s in this guide. What you need to do straight away after a death. Get a medical certificate. Register the death. Notify government departments. Arrange the funeral. Notify the person’s landlord and other organisations. Return the person’s passport and driving licence. Notify insurers and creditors.
