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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.
Register the death within 5 days (8 days in Scotland) - this includes…
If a death is reported to a coroner, the documents you need to register…
You must register a death with the local authorities in the country where…
Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report a death to most government…
Contact the following organisations if you cannot use the Tell Us Once…
The funeral can usually only take place after the death is registered. You…
You must register the death. You may also need to report the death of a…
Bereavement is a personal experience and can affect people in different…
Advice on actions you may need to take and the support available from the FCDO and others when a British person dies abroad.
Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
What to do if a British national goes missing abroad, reporting it to the police and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others can help.
Helplines providing advice and support to the families of people in prison - including the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
If you have a loved one in prison, you can use these links for services available and for information about visiting prisons.
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Consultation response published setting out plans to make visiting a fundamental standard of care.
Families could be given a greater role in the registering of their loved one’s death following an inquest under a planned Government consultation.
Find out about residential and nursing care homes, paying for care homes and how to choose a care home.
Management of British armed forces casualties and compassionate cases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
People in care homes and hospitals will be able to have visitors in all circumstances under law amendment.
Wales Office Minister Fay Jones joined Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young to see how £20 million in UK Government funding is benefiting North Wales.
Ambassador Bush says the arrival of Spring is overshadowed for a second year by Russia's destructive and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Help with costs and funeral expenses after someone has died. Includes Universal Credit.
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