Helpful step-by-step information (from Age UK) can guide you through what needs to be done, including:

We hope this information helps make things feel a little clearer at a very difficult time.

Looking for more information?

You may find the following guides helpful:

When someone dies information guide (PDF, 3 MB)

Bereavement information guide (PDF, 3 MB)

How to be an executor information guide (PDF, 2 MB)

Find out more about Bereavement Support Payment

See our advice on how to deal with bereavement 

Find out more about end of life issues