Initial Steps Following A Death
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There are a number of things you have to deal with whilst coming to terms with a loss.
Whilst this is by no means a comprehensive list, we hope this checklist will help you to make sure all the essentials are covered.
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Initial Steps Following a Death Checklist
There are a number of things you have to deal with whilst coming to terms with a loss. Whilst this is by no means a comprehensive list, we hope this checklist will help you to make sure that all the essentials are covered.
Register The Death
- Make an appointment with the local Registrar of births, deaths and marriages
- Collate together all the necessary information to give to the Registrar of births, deaths and marriages
- Attend the appointment to register the death
- Collect the Death Certificate
Arrange The Funeral
- Find a local firm of undertakers
- Arrange funeral/cremation/burial as directed
- Notify time, date and place to family and friends
- Make an announcement in the local newspaper
- Attend funeral
Contact Solicitors
- Contact a local solicitor who specialises in Wills and Probate matters (such as Seatons).
The Deceased’s House If Vacant
- Remove valuables
- Keep heating on or drain water system
- Cancel deliveries e.g. milk, papers
- Redirect mail
- Lodge keys securely, not marked with address
- Confirm that property is insured and notify the household insurers
- Inform landlord if property vacant, if appropriate
The Deceased’s Car
- Inform insurers
- Transfer insurance if to be used by family
- Arrange for security if not to be used
The Deceased’s Pet(s)
- Arrange for welfare
Organisations To Be Informed
- Banks and Building Societies
- Investment and Insurance Policies
- Store Cards
- Credit Card Companies
- Hospital and/or family Doctor
- Social Services/District Nurses
- Employer or Professional Association
- Inland Revenue
- Department for Work & Pensions
- Car Insurance – Documents will have to be changed
- Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone and Cable Companies
- Post Office
Items To Be Returned
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Vehicle Registration Documents
- Car Insurance
- Television Licence
- Season Ticket and Club Membership Cards
- Library Books and Card
Items You May Need To Cancel
Milk, Newspapers, Lottery Ticket, Appointments, Meals on Wheels, Home Help, Chiropodist, Dentist, Eye Specialist, Hairdresser, Home Care, Gardener.
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