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class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Register the death </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-register-the-death-1"> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item gem-c-step-nav__list-item--active"><a data-position="1.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="#content"><span class="gem-c-step-nav__link-active-context visuallyhidden">You are currently viewing: </span>Register the death within 5 days </a></li></ol> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">Check what to do if:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="4"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="1.2" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" 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whose parents have died </a></li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="deal-with-your-own-benefits-pension-and-taxes" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="5"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--logic"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> and </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Deal with your own benefits, pension and taxes </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-deal-with-your-own-benefits-pension-and-taxes-5"> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">Your tax, benefit claims and pension might change depending on your relationship with the person who died.</p> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="2"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="5.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" 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death","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death","text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/register-a-death\"\u003eRegister the death\u003c/a\u003e within 5 days (8 days in Scotland) - this includes weekends and bank holidays.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll get a ‘certificate for a burial’ to give to the funeral director, or an application for cremation which you need to complete and give to the crematorium.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou must do one of these before the funeral can take place.\u003c/p\u003e\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"When a death is reported to a coroner","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/when-a-death-is-reported-to-a-coroner","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/when-a-death-is-reported-to-a-coroner","text":"\u003cp\u003eIf a death is reported to a coroner, the documents you need to register the death may be different. The coroner will decide either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe cause of death is clear\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethat a post-mortem is needed\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eto hold an inquest\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-cause-of-death-is-clear\"\u003eThe cause of death is clear\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the coroner decides that the cause of death is clear:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doctor signs a medical certificate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou take the medical certificate to the registrar to register the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coroner issues a certificate to the registrar stating a post-mortem is not needed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"a-post-mortem-is-needed\"\u003eA post-mortem is needed\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coroner may decide a post-mortem is needed to find out how the person died. This can be done either in a hospital or mortuary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou cannot object to a coroner’s post-mortem - but if you’ve asked the coroner must tell you (and the person’s GP) when and where the examination will take place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"after-the-post-mortem\"\u003eAfter the post-mortem\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coroner will release the body for a funeral once they have completed the post-mortem examinations and no further examinations are needed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the body is released with no inquest, the coroner will send a form (‘Pink Form - form 100B’) to the registrar stating the cause of death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coroner will also send a ‘Certificate of Coroner - form Cremation 6’ if the body is to be cremated.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-coroner-holds-an-inquest\"\u003eThe coroner holds an inquest\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coroner must hold an inquest if:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe cause of death is still unknown\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe person might have died a violent or unnatural death\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe person might have died in prison or police custody\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to get an interim death certificate during the inquest, so you can notify the registrar of the death. Once the inquest is over, you can get the final death certificate from the registrar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"get-an-interim-death-certificate-during-the-inquest\"\u003eGet an interim death certificate during the inquest\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need proof of the death while you wait for the inquest to finish, ask the coroner for an interim death certificate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the interim death certificate to notify a registrar of the death while the inquest is still taking place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the interim death certificate to \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/wills-probate-inheritance/applying-for-a-grant-of-representation\"\u003eapply for probate\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo report a death to more than one government organisation at once:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk the coroner for the interim death certificate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/register-offices\"\u003eFind a registrar\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe registrar will either help you report the death or give you a unique reference number. Use this number to report the death using the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once\"\u003eTell Us Once service\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"get-a-death-certificate\"\u003eGet a death certificate\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the inquest, the corner will confirm the cause of death to the registrar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe registrar will register the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can ask the registrar for a death certificate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"get-help\"\u003eGet help\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get free, independent support from \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://coronerscourtssupportservice.org.uk\"\u003eThe Coroners’ Courts Support Service\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"contact\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coroners’ Courts Support Service Helpline (England and Wales)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTelephone: 0300 111 2141 \u003cbr\u003e\nMonday to Friday, 9am to 7pm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaturday, 9am to 2pm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/call-charges\"\u003eFind out about call charges\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Arrange the funeral","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/arrange-the-funeral","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/arrange-the-funeral","text":"\u003cp\u003eThe funeral can usually only take place after the death is registered. Most people use a funeral director, though you can arrange a funeral yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"coronavirus-covid-19-and-arranging-or-attending-a-funeral\"\u003eCoronavirus (COVID-19) and arranging or attending a funeral\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are restrictions affecting funeral arrangements because of coronavirus. Contact your funeral director, if you’re using one, for help and guidance about how this could affect you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"who-can-attend\"\u003eWho can attend\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are limitations on who can attend a funeral, and how many people can attend. Only members of the person’s household or immediate family should usually attend.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf no household or family members can attend, a small number of close friends can go to the funeral. Your \u003ca href=\"/find-local-council\"\u003elocal council\u003c/a\u003e can provide more details about what is allowed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"if-youre-attending\"\u003eIf you’re attending\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou must respect social distancing guidelines at a funeral and keep 2 metres apart from people outside your household.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not attend a funeral if you are unwell with coronavirus symptoms.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re self-isolating because someone in your household has symptoms, you can attend if you do not have symptoms yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"funeral-directors\"\u003eFuneral directors\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a funeral director who’s a member of either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.nafd.org.uk/funeral-advice/funeral-arrangements/choose-a-funeral-director.aspx\"\u003eNational Association of Funeral Directors\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.saif.org.uk/members-search/\"\u003eThe National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (\u003cabbr title=\"The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors\"\u003eSAIF\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese organisations have codes of practice - they must give you a price list when asked.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome local councils run their own \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/index.jsp?LGSL=671\u0026amp;LGIL=8\u0026amp;ServiceName=Find%20out%20about%20a%20council%20funeral\"\u003efuneral services\u003c/a\u003e, for example for non-religious burials. The \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://humanism.org.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-funerals\"\u003eBritish Humanist Association\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.iocf.org.uk/\"\u003eInstitute of Civil Funerals\u003c/a\u003e can also help with non-religious funerals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"arranging-the-funeral-yourself\"\u003eArranging the funeral yourself\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact the Cemeteries and Crematorium Department of your local council to arrange a funeral yourself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"funeral-costs\"\u003eFuneral costs\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuneral costs can include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efuneral director fees\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethings the funeral director pays for on your behalf (called ‘disbursements’ or ‘third-party costs’), for example crematorium or cemetery fees, or a newspaper announcement about the death\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003elocal authority burial or cremation fees\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuneral directors may list all these costs in their quote. You can get quotes from several funeral directors to see what is available within your budget.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"paying-for-a-funeral\"\u003ePaying for a funeral\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe funeral can be paid for:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efrom a financial scheme the person had, for example a pre-paid funeral plan or insurance policy\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eby you, or other family members or friends\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ewith money from the person’s estate (savings, for example) - getting access to this is called applying for a ‘grant of representation’ (sometimes called \u003ca href=\"/wills-probate-inheritance/applying-for-a-grant-of-representation\"\u003e‘applying for probate’\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can apply for a \u003ca href=\"/funeral-payments\"\u003eFuneral Expenses Payment\u003c/a\u003e if you have difficulty paying for the funeral.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"moving-a-body-for-a-funeral-abroad\"\u003eMoving a body for a funeral abroad\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou need permission from a coroner to move a body for a funeral abroad. Apply at least 4 days before you want the body to be moved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind a local coroner using the \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.coronersociety.org.uk/\"\u003eCoroners’ Society of England and Wales website\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a different process in \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.copfs.gov.uk/contact-us\"\u003eScotland\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.courtsni.gov.uk/en-GB/Services/Coroners/contact_Coroners_Service/Pages/coroners_contact_us.aspx\"\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Tell Us Once","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once","text":"\u003cp\u003eTell Us Once is a service that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you \u003ca href=\"/after-a-death/register-the-death\"\u003eregister the death\u003c/a\u003e the registrar will:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003elet you know if the service is available in your area\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003egive you the phone number\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003egive you a unique reference number to use the Tell Us Once service online or by phone\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot register the death because an inquest is underway, you can still \u003ca href=\"/register-offices\"\u003eask a registrar\u003c/a\u003e for a unique reference number. You’ll need to get an \u003ca href=\"/after-a-death/when-a-death-is-reported-to-a-coroner\"\u003einterim death certificate from the coroner holding the inquest\u003c/a\u003e first.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must use the service within 84 days of getting your unique reference number.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"before-you-use-tell-us-once\"\u003eBefore you use Tell Us Once\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need the following details of the person who died:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edate of birth\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNational Insurance number\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edriving licence number\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003evehicle registration number\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epassport number\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also need:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edetails of any benefits or entitlements they were getting - for example State Pension\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edetails of any local council services they were getting - for example Blue Badge\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ename, address, telephone number and the National Insurance number or date of birth of any surviving spouse or civil partner\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ename and address of their next of kin - if there is no surviving spouse or civil partner or their spouse or civil partner is not able to deal with their affairs\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ename, address and contact details of the person or company dealing with their estate (property, belongings and money), known as their ‘executor’ or ‘administrator’\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edetails of any public sector or armed forces pension schemes they were getting or paying in to\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need permission from any surviving spouse or civil partner, the next of kin, executor, administrator or anyone who was claiming joint benefits or entitlements with the person who died, before you give their details.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"gem-c-button govuk-button govuk-button--start\" role=\"button\" href=\"https://tell-us-someone-died.dwp.gov.uk/death/enrich/recover\"\u003e Start now \u003csvg class=\"govuk-button__start-icon\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"17.5\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 33 40\" role=\"presentation\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 0h13l20 20-20 20H0l20-20z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"organisations-tell-us-once-will-contact\"\u003eOrganisations Tell Us Once will contact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTell Us Once will notify:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHM Revenue and Customs (\u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e) - to deal with personal tax (you need to \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/bereavement-and-deceased-estate\"\u003econtact \u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e\u003c/a\u003e separately for business taxes, like \u003cabbr title=\"value-added tax\"\u003eVAT\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDepartment for Work and Pensions (\u003cabbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\"\u003eDWP\u003c/abbr\u003e) - to cancel benefits and entitlements, for example Universal Credit or State Pension\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePassport Office - to cancel a British passport\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (\u003cabbr title=\"Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency\"\u003eDVLA\u003c/abbr\u003e) - to cancel a licence and remove the person as the keeper of up to 5 vehicles (\u003ca href=\"/tell-dvla-about-bereavement\"\u003econtact \u003cabbr title=\"Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency\"\u003eDVLA\u003c/abbr\u003e separately if you keep or sell\u003c/a\u003e a vehicle)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe local council - to cancel Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support), a Blue Badge, inform council housing services and remove the person from the electoral register\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVeterans UK - to cancel Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHM Revenue and Customs (\u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e) and the Department for Work and Pensions (\u003cabbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\"\u003eDWP\u003c/abbr\u003e) will contact you about the tax, benefits and entitlements of the person who died.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTell Us Once will also contact some public sector pension schemes so that they cancel future pension payments. They’ll notify:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMy Civil Service Pension\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNHS Pension Scheme\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eArmed Forces Pension Scheme\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epension schemes for NHS staff, teachers, police and firefighters in Scotland\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003elocal authority pension schemes that participate in Tell Us Once\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a \u003ca href=\"/update-property-records-someone-dies\"\u003edifferent process\u003c/a\u003e to update property records if the person who died owns land or property.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"if-tell-us-once-is-not-available\"\u003eIf Tell Us Once is not available\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll have to \u003ca href=\"/after-a-death/tax-benefits-vehicles\"\u003elet the relevant organisations know\u003c/a\u003e about the death yourself if:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyour local register office does not offer the Tell Us Once service\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyou choose not to use it\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe person died abroad \u003ca href=\"/after-a-death/death-abroad\"\u003ethe death has not been registered with the UK authorities\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tell Us Once service is not available in Northern Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"banks-and-other-financial-organisations\"\u003eBanks and other financial organisations\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact the person’s bank or mortgage, pension or insurance providers to close or change the details of their accounts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Report the death without a Tell Us Once reference number","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/tax-benefits-vehicles","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/tax-benefits-vehicles","text":"\u003cp\u003eContact the following organisations if you cannot use the Tell Us Once service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"hm-revenue-and-customs-hmrc\"\u003eHM Revenue and Customs (\u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/bereavement-and-deceased-estate\"\u003eContact \u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, who will work out whether the right amount of tax has been paid by the person who died. They’ll let you know:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ewhat tax they need to collect or repay\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ewhether you need to fill in a \u003ca href=\"/self-assessment-tax-returns/returns-for-someone-who-has-died\"\u003eSelf Assessment tax return\u003c/a\u003e on the person’s behalf, for example when the estate continues to receive income\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use \u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e’s \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/tools/bereavement/index.htm\"\u003ebereavement tool\u003c/a\u003e to work out which forms to fill in and where to send them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/inheritance-tax\"\u003eInheritance Tax\u003c/a\u003e may be due on the person’s estate after they die.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be able to get \u003ca href=\"/tax-help\"\u003efree tax advice\u003c/a\u003e if you’re on a low income.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"national-insurance-ni-contributions-office\"\u003eNational Insurance (\u003cabbr title=\"National Insurance\"\u003eNI\u003c/abbr\u003e) Contributions Office\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact the \u003ca href=\"/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/national-insurance-enquiries-for-employees-and-individuals\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"National Insurance\"\u003eNI\u003c/abbr\u003e Contributions Office\u003c/a\u003e to cancel the person’s \u003cabbr title=\"National Insurance\"\u003eNI\u003c/abbr\u003e payments if they were self-employed or paying voluntary \u003cabbr title=\"National Insurance\"\u003eNI\u003c/abbr\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"child-benefit-office\"\u003eChild Benefit Office\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact the \u003ca href=\"/contact-child-benefit-office\"\u003eChild Benefit Office\u003c/a\u003e if a \u003ca href=\"/child-benefit-child-parent-dies\"\u003echild or the parent dies\u003c/a\u003e. You need to do this within 8 weeks of the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tax-credit-office\"\u003eTax Credit Office\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact the \u003ca href=\"/contact-the-tax-credit-office\"\u003eTax Credit Office\u003c/a\u003e if your partner or a child you’re responsible for dies. You need to do this within 1 month of the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"department-for-work-and-pensions-dwp\"\u003eDepartment for Work and Pensions (\u003cabbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\"\u003eDWP\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact the bereavement service to cancel the person’s benefits and entitlements, including their State Pension. They’ll also check if you’re eligible for help with funeral costs or other benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"contact\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\"\u003eDWP\u003c/abbr\u003e Bereavement Service\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTelephone: 0800 731 0469\u003cbr\u003e\nTextphone: 0800 731 0464\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.relayuk.bt.com/\"\u003eRelay UK\u003c/a\u003e (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0469\u003cbr\u003e\nMonday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm\u003cbr\u003e\nWelsh language: 0800 731 0453\u003cbr\u003e\nWelsh textphone: 0800 731 0456 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"/call-charges\"\u003eFind out about call charges\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"personal-workplace-and-armed-forces-pensions\"\u003ePersonal, workplace and armed forces pensions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you need to do to stop pension payments will depend on the type of pension.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/find-pension-contact-details\"\u003eUse the Pension Tracing Service\u003c/a\u003e to find details of the person’s personal or workplace pension.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans#contact-details\"\u003eContact Veterans UK\u003c/a\u003e if the person had an armed forces pension.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"vehicles-and-driving-licences\"\u003eVehicles and driving licences\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/tell-dvla-about-bereavement\"\u003eContact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)\u003c/a\u003e if the person held a driving licence or owned a vehicle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What to do if a child or baby dies","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/if-a-child-or-baby-dies","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/if-a-child-or-baby-dies","text":"\u003cp\u003eYou must \u003ca href=\"/after-a-death/register-the-death\"\u003eregister the death\u003c/a\u003e. You may also need to report the death of a child to other organisations depending on your circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are different rules for \u003ca href=\"/register-stillbirth\"\u003eregistering a stillbirth\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"child-benefit\"\u003eChild Benefit\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou should \u003ca href=\"/child-benefit-child-parent-dies\"\u003etell the Child Benefit Office\u003c/a\u003e as soon as possible if you’re claiming Child Benefit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChild Benefit payments will usually carry on for 8 weeks after a child’s death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou may still be able to claim Child Benefit if your child died before you made a claim.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"if-a-newborn-baby-dies\"\u003eIf a newborn baby dies\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re entitled to up to 8 weeks of Child Benefit if you claim within 3 months of the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the child died before the end of the week they were born in, the 8 weeks starts from the Monday following the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"if-a-child-is-stillborn\"\u003eIf a child is stillborn\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou cannot claim Child Benefit if the child’s stillborn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tax-credits\"\u003eTax credits\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re claiming tax credits and your child dies, your payments may change. You’ll need to \u003ca href=\"/changes-affect-tax-credits\"\u003etell HM Revenue and Customs (\u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/a\u003e within 1 month of the death. If you do not, you might:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave to pay back overpayments\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003enot get all the money you’re owed\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can continue to get tax credits for up to 8 weeks following the death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the child died before you claimed tax credits, you can still claim (unless the child was stillborn). \u003ca href=\"/contact-the-tax-credit-office\"\u003eCall \u003cabbr title=\"HM Revenue and Customs\"\u003eHMRC\u003c/abbr\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to claim.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"sure-start-maternity-grant\"\u003eSure Start Maternity Grant\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can still get the grant if you qualify. You must \u003ca href=\"/sure-start-maternity-grant\"\u003emake a claim\u003c/a\u003e within 3 months of the birth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"maternity-and-paternity-leave-and-pay\"\u003eMaternity and paternity leave and pay\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll still qualify for leave and pay if your baby:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eis stillborn after the start of the 24th week of pregnancy\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edies after being born\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"parental-bereavement-leave-and-pay\"\u003eParental bereavement leave and pay\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou and your partner may be eligible for \u003ca href=\"/parental-bereavement-pay-leave\"\u003eparental bereavement leave and pay\u003c/a\u003e if you’re employed and either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyour child dies before they turn 18\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyou have a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe death or stillbirth must have happened on or after 6 April 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"child-trust-fund-payments\"\u003eChild Trust Fund payments\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a child dies, any money in their Child Trust Fund account - including any payments from the government - usually passes to whoever inherits the child’s estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What to do if someone dies abroad","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/death-abroad","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/death-abroad","text":"\u003cp\u003eYou must register a death with the local authorities in the country where the person died.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn many countries you can also \u003ca href=\"/register-a-death\"\u003eregister the death with the UK authorities\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/international-pension-centre\"\u003eContact the International Pension Centre\u003c/a\u003e if the person was getting a pension or other benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use \u003ca href=\"/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once\"\u003eTell Us Once\u003c/a\u003e if the person died in:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://thecommonwealth.org/member-countries\"\u003eCommonwealth country\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"/eu-eea\"\u003eEuropean Economic Area (EEA) country\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSwitzerland\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca href=\"/government/publications/coping-with-death-abroad\"\u003ecoping with a death abroad\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are different rules for bringing the person’s remains home, depending on whether you:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ebring the body home for burial or cremation\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave the person cremated abroad and bring their ashes home\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rules apply to England and Wales. There are different processes for \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.mygov.scot/death-abroad/\"\u003eScotland\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/when-someone-dies-abroad\"\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"bringing-the-body-home\"\u003eBringing the body home\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo bring the body home you must:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eget a certified English translation of the death certificate\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eget permission to remove the body, issued by a coroner (or equivalent) in the country where the person died\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003etell a coroner in England if the death was violent or unnatural\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsk for advice from the \u003ca href=\"/government/world/embassies\"\u003eBritish consulate, embassy or high commission\u003c/a\u003e in the country where the person died.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"contact-a-register-office\"\u003eContact a register office\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the body is home, take the death certificate to the \u003ca href=\"/register-offices\"\u003eregister office\u003c/a\u003e in the area where the funeral is taking place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the death has already been registered abroad, the registrar will give you a ‘certificate of no liability to register’. Give this to the funeral director so the funeral can go ahead.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re arranging the funeral yourself, give the certificate back to the registrar after the funeral’s taken place. You must do this within 96 hours of the funeral.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"when-a-coroner-will-be-involved\"\u003eWhen a coroner will be involved\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coroner will usually hold an inquest in England or Wales if the cause of death is unknown or if it was sudden, violent or unnatural.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a certificate from the coroner (form ‘Cremation 6’) if the person is to be cremated.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"bringing-ashes-home\"\u003eBringing ashes home\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen leaving a country with human ashes you will normally need to show:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe death certificate\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe certificate of cremation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach country has its own rules about departing with human ashes and there may be additional requirements. Contact the country’s \u003ca href=\"/government/world/organisations\"\u003eBritish consulate, embassy or high commission\u003c/a\u003e for advice. You’ll need to fill in a standard customs form when you arrive home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact your airline to find out whether you can carry the ashes as hand luggage or as checked-in luggage. They may ask you to put the ashes in a non-metallic container so that they can be x-rayed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not have the person cremated abroad if you want a coroner at home to conduct an inquest into their death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Bereavement help and support","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630000857/https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support","text":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a range of advice and support available if you’re dealing with bereavement, or supporting someone who is.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis includes:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/\"\u003eNHS advice on dealing with bereavement, grief and loss\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.nationalbereavementpartnership.org/\"\u003eNational Bereavement Partnership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.cruse.org.uk/\"\u003esupport, advice and information from Cruse Bereavement Care\u003c/a\u003e, including coping with grief during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/what-to-do-after-a-death/\"\u003eCitizens Advice guidance on what to do after a death\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/\"\u003eThe Good Grief Trust\u003c/a\u003e - support for the bereaved\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.ataloss.org/\"\u003eAt a Loss\u003c/a\u003e - support for the bereaved\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/home.aspx\"\u003ethe Childhood Bereavement Network\u003c/a\u003e - for those supporting bereaved children\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n"}}]} </script> </body> </html>