A practical guide to bereavement in the UK
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When someone dies, there's so much to deal with. We've gathered everything you need to know in one place — clear, honest and free. No jargon, no sales pitches.
When someone dies
Step-by-step guides for notifying banks, utilities, government and more. Exactly who to call and what you'll need.
Funeral costs
Real costs in your area — cremation, burial, direct cremation. What you'll actually pay, and how to get help.
Probate
Do you need it? How long does it take? Can you do it yourself? Plain-English answers to every probate question.
What happens to...
Bank accounts, pensions, direct debits, mortgages, phone contracts — what actually happens to them.
Bereavement benefits
Financial support you may be entitled to — bereavement payments, funeral help, leave rights and Tell Us Once.
Planning a funeral
Eulogies, what to wear, order of service, coffins, headstones, scattering ashes — practical guidance for every decision.
We believe everyone deserves transparent, specific information during the hardest time of their life. Everything here is researched, sourced and written to help — not to sell. If something is unclear or wrong, please tell us.