Know what to do after a death in the UK
LossGuide gives you a calm, step-by-step checklist for the practical admin that follows a death, from registration and Tell Us Once to banks, bills, documents and probate basics.
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First 24 to 72 hours
What needs attention first and what can wait.
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Who to contact
Government services, banks, utilities and key organisations.
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What to prepare
Documents, account details and questions to ask.
You should not have to piece this together while grieving
After a loss, families are often expected to make calls, find forms, meet deadlines and understand unfamiliar processes while already under pressure. LossGuide brings the practical next steps into one simple place.
Less searching
Start with the main actions most UK families need to consider, instead of opening ten tabs at once.
Less second guessing
See what usually comes first, what documents may be useful, and where official services fit in.
What's inside the guide
A practical pack for getting organised quickly without pretending the situation is simple.
First steps checklist
A clear order for the early admin, including what to do in the first few days.
Contact list prompts
Who you may need to notify, from public services to banks, insurers, utilities and subscriptions.
Document tracker
Keep track of death certificates, account details, ID, bills and other useful paperwork.
Tell Us Once guidance
Understand where this service helps and what it does not cover.
Probate basics
A plain-English introduction to when probate may need checking, without legal jargon.
Printable progress tracker
Tick off actions, record calls and keep useful notes in one place.
A calmer order for the first practical steps
The guide is organised around what people usually need to understand first, then what to do next. It is practical guidance, not legal or financial advice.
Get the key facts and documents together
Understand registration, certificates, funeral director questions and immediate admin.
Notify the right organisations
Use Tell Us Once where available and plan the separate calls for banks, bills and subscriptions.
Work through accounts and estate questions
Track money, property, benefits, pensions, insurance and whether probate might apply.
Practical help, with clear limits
Bereavement admin touches legal, financial and personal decisions. LossGuide is designed to help families get organised while keeping official sources and professional advice in the right place.
Official-source led
Guides point back to GOV.UK, registrars and provider processes where the official answer matters.
No personalised advice
We do not make legal, tax, financial, medical or counselling decisions for a specific family situation.
Anonymous examples
Scenarios are illustrative unless stated otherwise, and real stories should only be used with clear consent.
The First Steps Pack
Instant access to the practical digital guide, checklist and tracker.
- ✓Full UK checklist and first-step order
- ✓Documents and contact prompts
- ✓Printable progress tracker
- ✓No subscription and no account needed
Get the guide
Free checklist or full guide?
Start with the free checklist
Get the basic LossGuide checklist by email, plus occasional updates as the guide improves.
Questions people ask first
Short answers before someone decides whether the guide is right for them.
Is this legal advice?
No. LossGuide is practical information and organisation support. For legal, tax or financial decisions, you should speak to a qualified professional.
Is it only for England?
The guide is written for UK families and flags areas where processes can differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Can I use official government guidance too?
Yes. LossGuide is designed to help you get organised, and it should sit alongside official sources such as GOV.UK, local registrars and relevant organisations.
What happens after payment?
The current checkout is handled through Stripe. After payment, the user should be directed to the guide or download instructions.