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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