Find bereavement services from your council
Contact your council to find resources and support to help in times of bereavement.
What you need to know
- Available in England and Wales only
If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland
Find out what help is available in:
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The Tell Us Once service allows you to inform all the relevant government departments when someone dies.
- Use the Tell Us Once service to tell government
- If you cannot use Tell Us Once, tell government yourself
You'll also need to tell organisations outside government, like employers and private pension providers, banks, and utility companies.
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You might be eligible for financial help.
Check if you can get:
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Your tax, benefit claims and pension might change depending on your relationship with the person who died.
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Get help with managing grief and the things you need to do when someone dies.
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If your right to live in the UK depends on your relationship with someone who died you might need to apply for a new visa.
Check the rules if:
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To find out if there’s Inheritance Tax to pay, you need to estimate the value of the property, money and possessions (the ‘estate’) of the person who died.
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You might need to apply for probate before you can deal with the property, money and possessions (the ‘estate’) of the person who died.
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Pay any debts or taxes owed by the person who's died. You can then distribute the estate as set out in the will or the law.