Our Help and Advice categories
We've arranged our articles into categories to make it easier for you to find what you're looking
for. We also have a dedicated Funerals and COVID-19 section.
When someone dies
Our guides cover the practical things that you'll need to attend to in the days following a
death
When someone dies
What to do when someone dies
Our step-by-step guide will help to make a difficult time a little easier
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When someone dies
The Tell Us Once service
Tell Us Once is a service that makes it straightforward to report a death, sharing the information with multiple government organisations in one go
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When someone dies
How to write an obituary
Some useful guidance that can help balance the practical and the personal aspects involved
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When someone dies
How to register a death
Registering the death is an important part of what to do when someone dies
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When someone dies
Social media accounts
Many popular social networks offer options to help family members deal with the accounts of their loved ones after a death, from memorialising the account to deleting the account altogether.
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The funeral
Information to help you when you're starting to think about arranging the funeral
The funeral
How long does it take to organise a funeral?
There are a variety of external factors that can influence the time it may take to organise a funeral
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The funeral
How to organise a funeral at short notice
Being flexible is the key to organising a funeral notice at short notice
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The funeral
Faith funerals
Faith funerals supported by local, independent funeral directors
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The funeral
The difference between an Obituary and a Funeral Notice
Both will include the announcement of a death, but they serve very different purposes
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The funeral
Arranging a funeral in the UK
Arranging a funeral for a recently deceased relative or friend is a daunting task, but there is help available
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The funeral
Funeral price transparency
Changes to the way that funeral pricing information must be displayed
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The funeral
Scattering ashes
Cremation is growing in popularity. What you need to consider prior to scattering ashes
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The funeral
Cremation Vs Burial
Often one of the first decisions to be made when organising a funeral
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The funeral
Funeral costs for children under 18
Information on the financial considerations involved when arranging children's funerals
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The funeral
Why choose an independent funeral director?
Discover the benefits of choosing a local, independent funeral director rather than a large, corporate chain
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The funeral
Choosing a funeral director
One of the most important decisions anyone will make when planning the funeral of a loved one
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The funeral
Respecting your loved one's final wishes
Making sure that you give your loved one the send off that they wanted
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The funeral
Comparing religious and civil funerals
As British society has become more and more diverse, and increasingly secular, funeral formats have become far less fixed
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The funeral
How to choose music for a funeral
The music chosen for a funeral can play a huge part in making the service personal to the deceased
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The funeral
Breaking down funeral costs
An explanation of the various costs usually associated with a funeral
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The funeral
Traditional funerals vs celebrations of life
An important decision which should take into consideration the wishes of the deceased
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Bereavement and loss
The loss of a loved one can cause tremendous grief. The following may be of assistance
during this time.
Bereavement and loss
How to find a bereavement support group
Following a bereavement, people find external support in a variety of ways
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Bereavement and loss
How to apply for bereavement allowances
When someone close to you has died, you may be able to claim certain bereavement allowances from the government
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Bereavement and loss
Coping with bereavement
Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one can be difficult, but there is help available
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