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Clear, detailed guidance on every step of the bereavement admin process — written for families navigating a difficult time.

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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.

15 min read · March 2026 Read →
Registration

How to Register a Death in the UK

What to bring, where to go, how long you have, and what documents you will receive.

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Government

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.

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Legal

Do I Need Probate? A UK Guide

When probate is required, when it is not, how to apply, and how long it takes.

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Finances

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.

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Admin

Bereavement Checklist UK — Everything to Do

A comprehensive checklist of every task to complete after a death, organised by priority.

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