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Knowing who to inform after a death ensures nothing is missed. Use our comprehensive checklists to notify all the right organisations.

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Cancel Car Insurance After Death UK: Step-by-Step Guide 2026How to cancel car insurance when someone dies in the UK. Required documents, refunds, spouse transfers, and what happens to the car. Updated 2026.
Complete Guide to Tell Us Once ServiceHow to use the government's Tell Us Once service to notify multiple departments with a single notification.
Dealing with Utility CompaniesHow to transfer or close gas, electricity, water, and other utilities after someone dies.
Death Notification Service ExplainedFree services that help notify companies about a death, saving you time and reducing stress.
How to Cancel a National Trust Membership After a DeathNational Trust bereavement: 0344 800 1895 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm) or nationaltrust.org.uk/contact-us. Joint memberships can continue for surviving members. Pro-rata refund for unused period. Full guide.
How to Cancel a TV Licence After a DeathTV Licence bereavement: 0300 790 6143 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–6:30pm; closed weekends and public holidays) or tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/what-to-do-if-the-licence-holder-dies-top4. Refund available for unused quarters. £174.50/year. Licence cannot be transferred. Full guide.
How to Cancel AA Breakdown Cover After a DeathAA bereavement: theaa.com/help-support/report-a-bereavement. Personal membership non-transferable. Vehicle-based cover transfers with vehicle. Cancel insurance separately. Full guide.
How to Cancel an English Heritage Membership After a DeathEnglish Heritage bereavement: 0370 333 1181 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–5pm) or english-heritage.org.uk/membership/contact-us. Free entry to 400+ sites. Joint memberships can continue for surviving member. Pro-rata refund. Full guide.
How to Cancel Audible After a DeathAudible bereavement: audible.co.uk/ep/contact-us. Check unused credit balance before cancelling — credits have real value. Purchased audiobooks remain. Full guide.
How to Cancel Deliveroo After a DeathDeliveroo bereavement: help.deliveroo.com. No dedicated bereavement line. Cancel Deliveroo Plus subscription promptly. Check credit balance. May be bundled with Amazon Prime. Full guide.
How to Cancel Disney+ After a DeathDisney+ bereavement: help.disneyplus.com. No dedicated bereavement line. Monthly and annual subscriptions auto-renew. Full guide.
How to Cancel Now TV After a DeathNow TV bereavement: nowtv.com/gb/help/article/let-us-know-account-holder-has-died. Entertainment, Cinema, Sport, Kids — each billed separately. Separate from Now Broadband. Full guide.
How to Cancel RAC Breakdown Cover After a DeathRAC bereavement: 0330 159 0740 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Personal membership cannot be transferred. Vehicle-based cover transfers with vehicle. Pro-rata refund. Full guide.
How to Close a Boots Advantage Card After a DeathBoots Advantage Card bereavement: 0345 124 4545 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–10:30pm, Sat 8:45am–5pm, Sun 10am–5pm) or boots.com/help/advantage-card. Points worth 1p each — check balance before closing. One of the UK's most common loyalty cards. Full guide.
How to Close a Google Account After a DeathGoogle bereavement: support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590. Recover Drive, Photos, Gmail data first. Cancel Google One subscription. No phone line — online process only. Full guide.
How to Close a Microsoft Account After a DeathMicrosoft bereavement: support.microsoft.com/en-gb/account-billing/accessing-outlook-com-onedrive-and-other-microsoft-services-when-someone-has-died-ebbd2860-917e-4b39-9913-212362da6b2f. Cancel Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, OneDrive. Recover documents before closing. Next of Kin process. Full guide.
How to Close a Waitrose Account After a DeathWaitrose bereavement: 0800 188 884 (Mon–Sun 8am–9pm). Close myWaitrose account, cancel grocery deliveries. John Lewis Partnership. No cashback to redeem. Full guide.
How to Notify Ageas of a DeathAgeas bereavement: ageas.co.uk/help/policy/car-insurance/cancellations/what-do-i-do-if-the-policyholder-has-passed-away. Major UK underwriter. Home, motor, pet, travel, commercial. Check policy for broker details. Full guide.
How to Notify AJ Bell of a DeathAJ Bell bereavement: 0161 605 0326 (Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm, Sat 9:30am–12:30pm) or ajbell.co.uk/faq/how-do-i-let-you-know-someone-has-died. ISAs, SIPPs, dealing accounts. In-specie transfers, APS for surviving spouse. Grant of probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Aldermore Bank of a DeathAldermore bereavement: 0345 604 2678 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Savings, ISAs, mortgages, business finance. FirstRand Group. Probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Amazon of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026Amazon deceased account: online only, no dedicated phone. Cancel Prime, claim gift card balance, resolve outstanding orders. Need account email and death certificate. Full guide.
How to Notify Anglian Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Anglian Water bereavement: 0800 141 2944 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Covers east England. Final meter reading, cancel direct debit, close or transfer account. What documents you need. Full guide.
How to Notify Apple of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026Apple Digital Legacy: use Legacy Contact if set up, or apply via support.apple.com. Cancel subscriptions. Without Legacy Contact, Apple ID data is permanently inaccessible. Full guide.
How to Notify Argos of a DeathArgos bereavement: 0345 640 2020 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 10am–6pm). Close account and handle Argos Card (operated by NewDay). Separate from Sainsbury's. Outstanding credit balances are estate debts. Full guide.
How to Notify Asda of a DeathAsda bereavement: 0800 952 0101 (Mon–Sun 8am–10pm). Close online accounts, Asda Rewards Cashpot, Delivery Pass. Asda Money products notified separately. Full guide.
How to Notify Atom Bank of a DeathAtom Bank bereavement: 0333 399 0050 (Mon–Sat 8am–10pm, Sun 9am–6pm). Digital bank. Fixed-rate savings, mortgages. Early closure penalty waived on death. Full guide.
How to Notify Aviva of a Death: Insurance Bereavement Guide 2026Aviva bereavement service: 0800 015 1142 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Make life insurance claims, cancel premiums, reclaim unused payments. What documents Aviva needs. Full guide.
How to Notify Aviva of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026Aviva pension bereavement: 0800 015 1142 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Workplace and personal pensions, life insurance. Expression of wishes, trustees' discretion. What documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify AXA of a Death: Insurance Bereavement Guide 2026AXA bereavement (no single line): car 0330 024 1158, home 0330 024 1235, AXA Health 0800 917 9468 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Cancel home, car, or health insurance, reclaim unused premium, make any claims. Full guide.
How to Notify Bank of Ireland UK of a DeathBank of Ireland UK bereavement: bankofirelanduk.com/help-and-support/extra-help-centre/bereavement/getting-started. Death Notification Service member. Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Bank of Scotland of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Bank of Scotland bereavement: 0800 015 0012 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–4pm). Part of Lloyds Banking Group. Scottish confirmation required. Death Notification Service member. Accounts frozen immediately. Full guide.
How to Notify Barclays of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Barclays bereavement team: 0800 068 2238 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm). Notify by phone or online. Accounts frozen immediately — death certificate required. Step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Bestinvest of a DeathBestinvest bereavement: 020 7189 9999 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). ISAs, SIPPs, dealing accounts. Owned by Evelyn Partners. Grant of probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify British Airways (Executive Club) of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026BA Executive Club bereavement: 0344 493 0787 (Mon–Sun 8am–8pm). Avios transferable to family within 12 months. Avios expire after 3 years of inactivity. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify British Gas of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026British Gas bereavement: 0800 294 3125 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Cancel direct debits, final meter reading, close or transfer account. What documents you need. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify BT of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026BT bereavement: 0800 169 1663 (Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat–Sun 8am–8pm). Cancel or transfer broadband and phone, return equipment, final bill issued. What documents BT needs. Full guide.
How to Notify Bupa of a DeathBupa bereavement: 0345 609 0111 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–4pm) or bupa.co.uk/contact-us. Health insurance, dental, travel, care homes. Family policies can be continued. Pro-rata premium refunds. Full guide.
How to Notify Charles Stanley of a DeathCharles Stanley bereavement: 020 7739 8200 (Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm). Discretionary, advisory, and execution-only accounts. Probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Chase Bank of a DeathChase bereavement: 0800 376 3333 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or chase.co.uk/gb/en/support. Digital-only bank, no branches. Not DNS member. App-based accounts. Full step-by-step guide. Full guide.
How to Notify Clydesdale Bank of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Clydesdale Bank bereavement: 0800 011 3238 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Scotland: confirmation required instead of probate. Death Notification Service member. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Co-operative Bank of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Co-op Bank bereavement: 03457 212 212 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Phone or online. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate and probate required. Full executor guide.
How to Notify Currys of a DeathCurrys bereavement: 0344 561 1234 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm). Close account, cancel Care & Repair, handle credit (NewDay). PC World now Currys. Warranties may have refund value. Full guide.
How to Notify Danske Bank of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) bereavement: 0345 600 2882 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm). Probate via NI High Court. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Direct Line of a Death: Insurance Bereavement Guide 2026Direct Line bereavement: 0345 605 9163 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–4pm). Cancel home and car insurance, reclaim unused premium, make any claims. What documents you need. Full guide.
How to Notify DVLA of a Death in the UK: Complete Guide 2026Complete guide to notifying DVLA of a death in the UK. Learn how to return the driving licence, what to do with the vehicle (SORN, sell, transfer), cancel insurance, handle personalised plates, and all DVLA requirements for 2026.
How to Notify DWP of a Death in the UK: Complete Guide 2026Complete guide to notifying DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) of a death in the UK. Learn how to stop benefits, handle overpayments, claim Bereavement Support Payment, Tell Us Once service, and all DWP requirements for 2026.
How to Notify E.ON of a Death: Energy Bereavement Guide 2026E.ON bereavement (including ex-npower customers): 0808 501 5035 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Cancel direct debit, take final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify eBay of a Death: Loyalty Account and Refund Guide 2026eBay deceased account: online only, no dedicated phone. Resolve open listings, withdraw Managed Payments balance to estate. Need username and death certificate. Full guide.
How to Notify EDF Energy of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026EDF Energy bereavement: 03330 069 950 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm) or online. Cancel direct debits, final meter reading, account closed or transferred. What documents EDF needs. Full guide.
How to Notify EE of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026EE bereavement: notify via the online form or call 07973 100 150 from any phone. Cancel or transfer mobile, broadband, or TV. Early termination fees waived. Final bill. What documents EE needs.
How to Notify Esure of a DeathEsure bereavement: 0345 609 8971 or esure.com/contact-us. Sheila's Wheels uses the same product-specific contact numbers. Pro-rata refunds on cancellation. Full guide.
How to Notify Fidelity of a DeathFidelity bereavement: 0800 41 41 16 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–12pm) or fidelity.co.uk/what-to-do-when-someone-dies. ISAs, SIPPs, Junior ISAs. APS for surviving spouse. In-specie transfers available. Full step-by-step guide. Full guide.
How to Notify First Direct of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026First Direct bereavement: 0113 276 6669 (24/7) or online form. Accounts frozen on notification. Death certificate required, then grant of probate to release funds. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Freetrade of a Death: Investment Account Bereavement Guide 2026Freetrade bereavement: online only via deceased account form. App-based platform, no phone. Grant of probate required. APS for surviving spouse. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Halifax of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Halifax bereavement team: 0800 028 1057 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–4pm). Notify by phone or online form. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate required. Full guide for executors.
How to Notify Hargreaves Lansdown of a Death: Investment Account Bereavement Guide 2026Hargreaves Lansdown bereavement: 0117 906 7806 (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9:30am–12:30pm). ISAs, SIPPs, investments. Grant of probate required. APS option for surviving spouse. Full guide.
How to Notify HMRC of a DeathHMRC bereavement: 0300 322 9620 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm) or gov.uk/tell-us-once. Use Tell Us Once or call 0300 322 9620. Final Self Assessment return, tax refund, or Inheritance Tax — step-by-step guide. Full guide.
How to Notify HSBC of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026HSBC bereavement team: 0800 085 1992 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat–Sun 8am–6pm). Notify by phone or online. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate and probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify interactive investor of a Death: Investment Account Bereavement Guide 2026interactive investor (ii) bereavement: 0345 607 6001 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). ISAs, SIPPs, trading accounts. Grant of probate required. APS for surviving spouse. Full guide.
How to Notify John Lewis Partnership of a Death: Loyalty Account and Refund Guide 2026John Lewis bereavement: 0345 604 9049 (Mon–Sun 7am–11pm). Partnership Card, gift cards, outstanding orders. Death certificate required. Credit card notified separately. Full guide.
How to Notify Legal & General of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Legal & General bereavement: 0800 137 101 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm). Make life insurance claims, cancel premiums, reclaim unused payments. What documents L&G needs. Full guide.
How to Notify Lloyds Bank of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Lloyds bereavement team: 0800 015 0012 (8am–6pm, 7 days a week). Phone or online notification. Accounts frozen on contact. Death certificate required upfront. Step-by-step guide.
How to Notify LV= (Liverpool Victoria) of a DeathLV= bereavement: 0800 756 5869 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–4pm) or lv.com/life-contact-us/bereavement. Life insurance, car, home, pet. Cancel policies and claim life insurance payout. Allianz-owned since 2022. Full guide.
How to Notify M&S Bank of a DeathM&S Bank bereavement: 0345 300 6139 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–6pm). Death Notification Service member. Part of HSBC group. Current accounts, credit cards, savings. Full guide.
How to Notify Marks & Spencer of a Death: Loyalty Account and Refund Guide 2026M&S bereavement: 0333 014 8555 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm). Sparks card, gift vouchers, outstanding orders. M&S Bank products need separate notification. Death certificate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Metro Bank of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Metro Bank bereavement: 0203 824 4815 (Mon–Sun 8am–8pm). Death Notification Service member. 7-day availability. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate and probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Moneyfarm of a DeathMoneyfarm bereavement: 0800 433 4574 (Mon–Fri 9am–6pm). Robo-adviser. ISAs, SIPPs. Portfolio liquidated and paid as cash. Grant of probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Monzo of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Notify Monzo of a death via their online bereavement form — no branch visit or phone call needed. Accounts frozen immediately on notification. What documents Monzo needs. Full guide.
How to Notify Nationwide of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Nationwide bereavement team: 0800 464 3018 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Phone or online. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate required upfront. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify NatWest of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026NatWest bereavement team: 0800 161 5903 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm). Phone or online. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate required. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Nectar (Sainsbury's) of a Death: Loyalty Account and Refund Guide 2026Nectar bereavement: online only via help centre. Close account, check points balance (400 pts = £2). Sainsbury's Bank requires separate notification. Death certificate needed. Full guide.
How to Notify Nest Pensions of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026Nest Pensions bereavement: 0300 020 1410 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Government-backed workplace pension. Nomination of beneficiary, trustees' discretion, may bypass probate. Full guide.
How to Notify Netflix of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026Netflix account cancellation after death: online only, no dedicated bereavement line. Cancel to stop charges. Need account email or death certificate if no account access. Full guide.
How to Notify Next of a DeathNext bereavement: 0333 777 8000 (Mon–Fri 8am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 9am–9pm). Close account and handle Next Credit balance. Outstanding credit is an estate debt; positive balance refundable. Full guide.
How to Notify NFU Mutual of a DeathNFU Mutual bereavement: 0800 072 5569 or nfumutual.co.uk/contact-us/passing-away-of-a-customer. Life, home, farm, motor insurance. Contact local agent or central line. Policies written in trust bypass estate. Full guide.
How to Notify Northumbrian Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Northumbrian Water bereavement: 0800 090 2422 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–5pm). Covers north-east England. Final meter reading, cancel direct debit, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify Now Broadband of a DeathNow Broadband bereavement: 03303 323 031 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–6pm). Sky Group company. Monthly and 12-month contracts. Return router. Separate from Now TV. Full guide.
How to Notify NOW: Pensions of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026NOW: Pensions bereavement: 0333 091 8612 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Workplace pension for SMEs. Nomination of beneficiary, trustees' discretion, may bypass probate. What documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify Nutmeg of a Death: Investment Account Bereavement Guide 2026Nutmeg bereavement: 020 3598 1515 (Mon–Thu 9am–5:30pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm). JPMorgan-owned. ISAs, SIPPs, managed portfolios. Grant of probate required. APS for surviving spouse. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify O2 of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026O2 bereavement: 0800 090 1820 (Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat–Sun 8am–8pm). Cancel or transfer mobile contract. Early termination fees waived on bereavement. Final bill. Full guide.
How to Notify Octopus Energy of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Notify Octopus Energy of a death via their online bereavement form. Final meter reading required. Account closed or transferred to new occupant. Documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify OVO Energy of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026OVO Energy bereavement: 0330 175 9683 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm) or online. Cancel direct debits, get final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify PayPal of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026PayPal bereavement: 0800 358 7911 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–4pm). Withdraw account balance to estate, close PayPal Credit, cancel subscriptions. Death certificate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Plusnet of a DeathPlusnet bereavement: 0330 1239 123 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 9am–6pm) or plus.net/help/my-account/bereavement. BT Group company. Early termination fees waived. Transfer or cancel broadband. Full guide.
How to Notify Post Office Money of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Post Office Money bereavement: 0800 169 7500 (Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Savings, ISAs — provided by Bank of Ireland UK. Grant of probate required to release funds. Full guide.
How to Notify Prudential of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026Prudential bereavement: 0345 640 4000 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Pensions and annuities. Expression of wishes, trustees' discretion, may bypass probate. What documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify Revolut of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Revolut deceased account: online only via help centre, no phone. E-money institution — safeguarded deposits, not FSCS-protected. Grant of probate required. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Royal London of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Royal London bereavement: 0345 646 2092 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Make life insurance and protection claims, cancel premiums, handle pension death benefits. Full guide for executors.
How to Notify Sainsbury's of a DeathSainsbury's bereavement: 0800 636 262 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 10am–6pm). Close store account, grocery deliveries, Tu account. Nectar and Sainsbury's Bank notified separately. Full guide.
How to Notify Santander of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Santander bereavement team: 0800 587 5870 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–12pm). Phone or online. Accounts frozen on notification. Death certificate required. Step-by-step executor guide.
How to Notify Scottish Widows of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026Scottish Widows bereavement: 0345 601 4179 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Lloyds Banking Group. Pension, annuity, life insurance. Expression of wishes, trustees' discretion. What documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify ScottishPower of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026ScottishPower bereavement: 0800 074 1986 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) or online. Cancel direct debits, final meter reading, close or transfer account. Documents required. Full guide.
How to Notify Severn Trent of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Severn Trent bereavement: 0345 750 0500 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–1pm). Covers Midlands and parts of Wales. Cancel direct debit, final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify Shell Energy of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Shell Energy bereavement: 0330 094 5800 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Also handles ex-Post Office Energy customers. Cancel direct debit, final meter reading, close account. Full guide.
How to Notify Sky of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026Sky bereavement: 0333 7591 018 (Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 9am–4pm). Cancel or transfer Sky TV, broadband, and phone. Return equipment. Final bill. Early termination fees waived. Full guide.
How to Notify South West Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026South West Water bereavement: 0344 346 1010 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Covers Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset. Final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify Southern Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Southern Water bereavement: 0330 303 0368 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Covers Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight. Final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify Spotify of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026Spotify account cancellation after death: contact support online. Cancel Premium to stop charges. Death certificate needed if no account access. Family plan — notify admin. Full guide.
How to Notify Standard Life of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026Standard Life bereavement: notify via their online bereavement form (no dedicated phone line). Part of Phoenix Group. Pension pot outside probate, expression of wishes, trustees' discretion. What documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify Starling Bank of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Starling Bank bereavement: 020 7930 4450 (24/7) or online form. Accounts frozen immediately. No branch needed — phone or app-based process. Death certificate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Sun Life of a DeathSun Life bereavement: 0800 008 6060 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm) or sunlife.co.uk/contact-us/claims/guaranteed-over-50-plan-claims. Over-50s life insurance and funeral plans. Guaranteed whole-of-life payouts. AXA Group. Fast claims. Full guide.
How to Notify TalkTalk of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026TalkTalk bereavement: 0345 172 0038 (Mon–Sun 8am–10pm). Cancel or transfer broadband and phone. Final bill issued. Early termination fees waived on bereavement. Full executor guide.
How to Notify Teachers' Pension of a DeathTeachers' Pension bereavement: 0345 606 6166 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm) or teacherspensions.co.uk/forms/notification-of-death.aspx. Death grant, survivor's pension, certified death certificate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Tesco Clubcard of a Death: Loyalty Account and Refund Guide 2026Tesco Clubcard bereavement: notify via the online Clubcard help centre (no dedicated phone line). Check points balance, cancel Clubcard Plus. Tesco Bank notified separately. Full guide.
How to Notify Thames Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Thames Water bereavement: 0800 009 4976 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–1pm). Cancel direct debit, get final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify the Civil Service Pension Scheme of a DeathCivil Service Pension bereavement: 0300 123 6666 or civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/your-pension/personal-life/tell-us-someone-has-died. MyCSP administers. Death benefit lump sum, survivor's pension. Full guide.
How to Notify the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) of a DeathLGPS bereavement: lgpsmember.org/contact-your-fund. Find yours at lgpsmember.org. Death grant, survivor's pension. Full guide.
How to Notify the NHS Pension Scheme of a DeathNHS Pension bereavement: 0300 330 1346 (Mon–Fri 7am–6:30pm, Sat–Sun 9am–3pm) or nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub/bereavements. Death grant, survivor's pension, children's pension. NHSBSA administers. Full guide.
How to Notify the Passport Office of a DeathPassport Office bereavement: gov.uk/government/publications/what-to-do-with-a-passport-when-the-passport-holder-has-died. No fee. Prevents identity fraud. Full guide.
How to Notify The People's Pension of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026The People's Pension bereavement: 0300 2000 555 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm). Workplace pension — expression of wishes, trustees' discretion, may bypass probate. What documents needed. Full guide.
How to Notify the USS Pension Scheme of a DeathUSS bereavement: 0333 300 1043 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) or uss.co.uk/for-members/life-events/what-happens-when-you-die. Universities Superannuation Scheme — covers university staff. Death-in-service lump sum, survivor's pension. Full guide.
How to Notify Three of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026Three bereavement: dial 333 free from a Three mobile (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm). Cancel or transfer contract. Final bill. Early termination fees waived. Full guide.
How to Notify Trading 212 of a Death: Investment Account Bereavement Guide 2026Trading 212 bereavement: online only — email support@trading212.com. No phone. ISAs and investment accounts. Grant of probate required. APS for surviving spouse. Full guide.
How to Notify TSB of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026TSB bereavement team: 0345 835 7834 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm). Phone or online form. Accounts frozen on notification. Death certificate required. Guide for executors and next of kin.
How to Notify Ulster Bank of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Ulster Bank bereavement: 0800 096 3612 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–5pm). Northern Ireland — probate via High Court. Death Notification Service member. Accounts frozen on notification. Full guide.
How to Notify United Utilities of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026United Utilities bereavement: 0800 912 7249 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–4pm). Covers north-west England. Final meter reading, close or transfer account. What documents you need. Full guide.
How to Notify Utilita of a Death: Energy Bereavement Guide 2026Utilita bereavement: 0345 207 2000 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm). Prepayment meter customers — how to handle credit balance and key/card return. Final bill process. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Vanguard of a Death: Investment Account Bereavement Guide 2026Vanguard bereavement: 0800 587 0460 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). ISAs, SIPPs, index funds. Grant of probate required. APS for surviving spouse. What documents needed. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club) of a Death: Account Closure Guide 2026Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 0344 412 2414 (Mon–Sun 9am–5pm). Up to 60,000 miles transferable to family within 12 months. Death certificate and membership number required. Full guide.
How to Notify Virgin Media of a Death: Bereavement Guide 2026Virgin Media bereavement: 0800 952 2302 (Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat–Sun 8am–8pm). Cancel or transfer broadband, TV, and phone. Equipment return. Early termination fees. Full guide.
How to Notify Virgin Money of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Virgin Money bereavement: 0800 012 1590 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–5pm). Death Notification Service member. Accounts frozen immediately. Death certificate and probate required. Full guide.
How to Notify Vitality of a DeathVitality bereavement: 0345 601 0072 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–5pm) or vitality.co.uk/support/bereavement-support. Life insurance, serious illness, health insurance. Discovery Group. Policies in trust bypass probate. Full guide.
How to Notify Vodafone of a Death: Telecoms Bereavement Guide 2026Vodafone bereavement: 0808 005 7450 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–5pm). Cancel or transfer mobile contract. Final bill issued. Early termination fees waived for bereavement. Full guide.
How to Notify Wealthify of a DeathWealthify bereavement: 0800 802 1800 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). Robo-adviser owned by Aviva. ISAs, Junior ISAs, pensions. Portfolio liquidated as cash. Full guide.
How to Notify Welsh Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Welsh Water (Dŵr Cymru) bereavement: 0800 052 0145 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–4pm). Not-for-profit water company. Final meter reading, close or transfer account. Full guide.
How to Notify Yorkshire Bank of a Death: Bank Bereavement Guide 2026Yorkshire Bank bereavement: 0800 011 3238 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm). Part of Virgin Money UK. Death Notification Service member. Accounts frozen immediately. Full step-by-step guide.
How to Notify Yorkshire Water of a Death: Water Company Bereavement Guide 2026Yorkshire Water bereavement: 0345 1 24 24 24 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–4pm). Final meter reading, cancel direct debit, close or transfer account. What documents you need. Full guide.
How to Notify Your Local Council of a DeathLocal Council bereavement: gov.uk/tell-us-once. Full guide.
How to Notify Zen Internet of a DeathZen Internet bereavement: 01706 902 003 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm). UK-based ISP, Rochdale. Fixed-term early termination fees typically waived. Full guide.
How to Notify Zurich of a Death: Pension Bereavement Guide 2026Zurich pension bereavement: general line 0370 333 1500 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm), or PR-policy 0370 240 0073 / non-PR 0370 243 0827. Workplace pensions, personal pensions, life insurance. Expression of wishes, trustees' discretion. Full guide.
How to Remove a Deceased Person from the Electoral RegisterElectoral Register bereavement: gov.uk/contact-electoral-registration-office. If not used, contact your local Electoral Registration Office directly. No fee, no forms. Full guide.
How to Use Tell Us Once After a DeathTell Us Once bereavement: 0800 085 7308 or gov.uk/tell-us-once. Get your reference from the registrar. Full guide.
UK Death Notification Process: Complete Guide 2026Complete UK death notification process guide 2026. Learn who to notify when someone dies, priority order, Tell Us Once service, timelines for banks, government, utilities, and all 40+ organisations.
Who to Notify After Someone DiesA clear, prioritised list of organisations and services you may need to contact after a death.

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