Funeral Information

Who to inform during the bereavement ceremony

There are a number of various companies and interested parties who need to be informed of the death, and others who we would recommend. We have complied a list as a guide:

• Family Doctor or Hospital the deceased was attending
• Employers
• Banks, Building Societies and Insurances
• Social Services (Pensions, Meals on Wheels, Home Help and Daily Centre Transport)
• Credit & Store Cards
• Solicitors (if applicable)
• Utilities Companies (Electric, Gas, Water, Cable & Satellite)
• Landlord, Housing Department
• Club & Other Memberships
• Motor Insurance (a person driving a car insured in the deceased name is not legally covered)

Some of the above may need to be informed in writing and some may require a copy of the Death Certificate.

Things that may need returning

• Driving Licence & Car Registration Documents
• National Insurance Papers
• Passport
• Pension/Benefit Book- make a note of number before returning
• Giro Cheques
• Season Tickets/Membership Cards (refund may be eligible)
• NHS equipment on loan from Hospitals & Health Centres
• Library books, Video or DVD Rentals
• Administration of Estate

Before the Estate (anything belonging to the deceased) can be realised and distributed amongst any beneficiaries it may be necessary to obtain a Grant of Probate (if the Deceased left a Will) or Letters of Administration (if they didnt). Often it would be easier to ask a Solicitor or a Bank to deal with these formalities, however it is possible to administer an Estate personally, and the local Probate Office will be able to offer advice.