What to Do Following a Death in England or Wales
When someone dies, there are many decisions and arrangements to be made. Unfortunately, these often have to be made at a time of personal distress. This guide gives you help and guidance about what to do from the moment of a person’s death, and also tells you about help you can get from social security and some organisations who can give help and support. If you require any further help, please do not hesitate to contact your local register office where someone will be on hand to help you.
To view the various sections of this guide, please use the links on the right.
This guide gives general guidance only and should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law.
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