Practical guides for UK families
Clear, detailed guidance on every step of the bereavement admin process — written for families navigating a difficult time.
What to Do After a Death in the UK
A full step-by-step guide covering everything from the first 24 hours through to probate and estate distribution.
How to Register a Death in the UK
What to bring, where to go, how long you have, and what documents you will receive.
Tell Us Once — A Complete Guide
How to use the Tell Us Once service, what it covers, and what you still need to do separately.
Do I Need Probate? A UK Guide
When probate is required, when it is not, how to apply, and how long it takes.
Notifying Banks After a Death in the UK
How to notify banks and building societies, what happens to accounts, and how to access estate funds.
Bereavement Checklist UK — Everything to Do
A comprehensive checklist of every task to complete after a death, organised by priority.
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The paid guides include letter templates, a UK resource directory, and a 25-task printable tracker.