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The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
After someone dies, their doctor must confirm the death before contacting…
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…
You must register the death. You may also need to report the death of a…
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,…
Bereavement is a personal experience and can affect people in different…
The first Infected Blood Memorial Commemorative Event took place at Church House on 19 November 2025. The event looked to gather early views from the community on memorialisation.
Honouring the lives lost and paying tribute to the sacrifices made and acts of public service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
The Infected Blood Memorial Committee hosted two webinars in July to update the community on their progress and to share their current thinking regarding the UK Memorial.
The public are being encouraged to share their personal memories of Queen Elizabeth II, as the country marks four years since the late monarch’s passing.
Find out if someone's listed on the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour - information available, print a certificate
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