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Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
Guardian's Allowance help if you're looking after a child who is not your own - rates, eligibility, how to claim, appeal a decision.
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Japan, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Advice on actions you may need to take and the support available from the FCDO and others when a British person dies abroad.
On 9 March 2024, the Government announced the introduction of The Elizabeth Emblem. This commemorative emblem is awarded as a mark of recognition to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the course of undertaking eligible...
Find out about the VAT liability of funeral services and other activities relating to the disposal of the remains of the dead.
How to work out and apply the residence nil rate band (RNRB) for Inheritance Tax in different circumstances.
Value the estate of someone who's died so that you can get probate: work out if tax is due, check how to report the estate's value, complete the correct form.
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
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