help & advice

This guide is here to provide you with impartial advice and a helping hand with the practicalities of dealing with bereavement.

The funeral

Arranging the funeral, burial or cremation: what your options are. More »

Sudden deaths

Coping with sudden and unexpected deaths. More »

Deaths abroad

How to register a death abroad and repatriate the body. More »

Registering the death

When and with whom the death must be registered. More »

Help for the bereaved

State pensions and other benefits, and organisations that can help. More »

Estate administration

A guide to estate administration and applying for probate. More »

Inheritance tax

Everything you need to know about the tax that is paid on your estate. More »

Glossary of terms

Legal jargon explained. More »