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When a friend or loved one dies can be a time of great personal distress and yet still there are matters that must be dealt with, such as obtaining a Medical Certificate, registering the death and arranging a funeral. Our guide will provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions at this difficult time.

WHAT TO DO FIRST
IF THE DEATH OCCURS IN HOSPITAL
IF THE DEATH OCCURS ELSEWHERE
IF THE DEATH OCCURS ABROAD OR IN SCOTLAND OR NORTHERN IRELAND
FUNERAL ABROAD
BRINGING A BODY BACK TO ENGLAND OR WALES
ARRANGING THE FUNERAL IN ENGLAND OR WALES
ARRANGING A CREMATION
CAUSE OF DEATH
POST-MORTEMS
REPORTING A DEATH TO THE CORONER
THE CORONER
INQUEST
IF THE ORGANS OR BODY ARE TO BE DONATED
IF A BODY IS TO BE USED FOR TEACHING PURPOSES
MOVING A BODY OUT OF ENGLAND OR WALES

ARRANGING THE FUNERAL
WHAT TO DO FIRST
BURIAL OR CREMATION
FUNERAL OPTIONS
TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
MEMORIAL SERVICE OPTIONS
CHOOSING A FUNERAL DIRECTOR
ARRANGING A FUNERAL WITHOUT A FUNERAL DIRECTOR
COFFINS, URNS AND CASKETS
FUNERAL FLOWERS
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO DO
FUNERAL RECEPTIONS/WAKES
FORMS AND CERTIFICATES
MEMORIALS
REPATRIATION
WOODLAND BURIAL GROUNDS

HOW TO REGISTER A DEATH
WHAT TO DO FIRST
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE REGISTER OFFICE
THE DEATH CERTIFICATE
STILLBORN BABIES
SUMMARY OF FORMS AND CERTIFICATES

PAYING FOR THE FUNERAL
FINDING THE MONEY
BENEFITS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE
FUNERAL PLANS
FUNERAL COSTS
IF YOU CAN'T GET ANY OTHER HELP

PROPERTY, PROBATE AND POSSESSIONS
WHAT TO DO FIRST
INTESTACY RULES
POWER OF ATTORNEY
MAKING A WILL
INHERITANCE TAX
PROBATE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
ARREARS OF BENEFIT
THINGS TO SEND BACK
PEOPLE TO TELL

HELP FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND
COPING WITH INITIAL EMOTIONS
GRIEF AND WHAT TO EXPECT
LIVING WITH GRIEF

NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
ORGANISATIONS