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.
