Helpful guides
Everything you need to know — clearly explained. Our guides walk you through death admin in the UK with step-by-step advice, checklists, and practical tips.
What to Do When Someone Dies
A practical step-by-step guide to handling death admin in the UK — from the first 5 days to dealing with the estate.
What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
Step-by-step guide for handling a death at home, including who to call, what to expect, and immediate next steps.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Hospital
Complete guide to hospital death procedures, bereavement offices, and collecting belongings and documentation.
What to Do When Someone Dies Abroad
Essential guidance for deaths overseas including consular support, repatriation, and international paperwork.
Emergency Checklist: First Day After Death
Critical tasks for the first 24 hours after someone dies. A clear, prioritized checklist when you're overwhelmed.
Who to Call First When Someone Dies
Know exactly who to contact and in what order, from emergency services to funeral directors and family.
How to Register a Death in the UK
Everything you need to know about registering a death, including documents, timelines, and local registrars.
How to Register a Death in England and Wales
Specific requirements for death registration in England and Wales, including online booking and required documents.
Death Certificate: How Many Copies?
Learn how many death certificate copies you need, who requires originals vs copies, and how to order them.
Medical Certificate of Cause of Death
Understanding the MCCD, how to obtain it from doctors, and what to do if there are delays or complications.
When Deaths Go to the Coroner
Which deaths are referred to the coroner, what happens during an investigation, and how long the process takes.
Complete Guide to Tell Us Once Service
How to use the government's Tell Us Once service to notify multiple departments with a single notification.
300+ guides coming soon
We're building the most comprehensive death administration resource in the UK. New guides are added weekly to help you navigate every situation.
International
Death abroad & repatriation
15 guides plannedBusiness Owners
Company succession
15 guides plannedDigital Legacy
Online accounts & crypto
15 guides plannedCultural & Faith
Religious requirements
15 guides plannedGet notified about new guides
We'll email you when we publish guides relevant to your situation.