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Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
Contact your council to find resources and support to help when you have to cope with a death
Information to assist those bereaved following the death of a British national in the USA.
Help with costs and funeral expenses after someone has died. Includes Universal Credit.
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Chad.
Information for family members of NHS workers and independent health and social care workers who have died as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is issuing the following guidance for faith and belief groups and those who manage places of worship, who may wish to play an active role during this period.
Reporting a death, wills, probate and Inheritance Tax
Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate.
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
Resources for local authorities and social care providers following the death of an employee or volunteer in adult social care.
This report sets out the findings of a literature review on bereavement services conducted by the University of Nottingham.
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
This extended Purple Pack provides guidance, information and support to those who have a lost a loved one whilst still in service.
Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.
Information to assist those who are bereaved following the death of British national in Georgia.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Moldova, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in France, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
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