External Support and Advice

How do I register a death in the UK?

Please use this link to the government website to understand how a death should be registered.
https://www.gov.uk/register-a-death

How do I register a death abroad?

You can register a death abroad with the nearest British Consulate if you live overseas or the Consular services department in London, if you live in the UK. The Coping with Death Abroad page on the FCO site also has practical advice about how to help if a relative or friend dies abroad.
https://www.theprobatedepartment.co.uk/how-to-register-a-death/register-a-death-abroad/

Where do I find information on the Probate Service?

Please use the link below of guidance specifically on dealing with probate and inheritance tax. You can also download documents on this website.
www.gov.uk/applying-for-probate

Where do I find advice relating to managing an estate?

The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) gives practical advice relating to managing an estate with implications such as tax, trusts and benefits.
www.gov.uk/topic/personal-tax/inheritance-tax

How do I reduce the amount of mail being sent to the deceased?

The Bereavement Register can help reduce the amount of direct mail being sent to the address of a person who's died.
www.thebereavementregister.org.uk/

Where can I find free legal information?

The Citizens Advice gives free legal information and advice on a wide range of topics including what to do if a Will has not been made.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/what-to-do-after-a-death

Where do I find information about funeral directors?

The National Association of Funeral directors is an association of independent funeral directors offering guidance on the process of arranging a funeral.
www.nafd.org.uk/

Where do I find information about other benefits?

The Department of Work and Pension has lots of information and advice on a wide range of topics including benefits and grants. The DWP has a number of booklets that you may find useful: What to do after a death in England and Wales and What to do after a death in Scotland. You can find copies at all local register offices, your local Citizens Advice or local Jobcentre Plus office.
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions

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