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Checklist

You will find it helpful to have important reference numbers and information of the person who died to hand while you go through this process.

  • Date and place of their birth
  • Date and place of their marriage
  • National Insurance number
  • Tax reference number, which you will find on payslips, P45 or P60 documents from employers

If you are asked to post a copy of the death certificate to an organisation, it is a good idea to:

  • send it tracked and signed for
  • include a stamped, addressed envelope for it to be returned to you

Register the death

  • Liaise with the Medical Examiner's Office about the release of the MCCD
  • Book an appoint to register the death
  • Attend the registering a death appointment
  • Complete the government’s Tell Us Once form using the reference number we give you.

Sort out probate

  • Probate is the legal right to deal with someone's property, money and possessions (their 'estate') when they die. .

Arranging the funeral

  • Check the will, in case the person who died has any specific requests.
  • If you want one, contact a funeral director.

Rented accommodation

If the person who died lived in rented accommodation, tell the local authority, housing association or landlord.

You may be asked to clear the property within a couple of weeks. Some landlords may allow you a little longer if you ask and/or pay for this.

Who you need to inform

Family members and friends

Employer or education establishments

Health professionals – and cancel any outstanding health-related appointments and recurri