Category: First Steps

First Steps

When someone dies: What to do next?

If you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, there can be lots of things...

First Steps

Registering a death, documents and certification

You’ll need to register a death before arranging the funeral. This is usually done by a relative...

First Steps

Letting people know

Along with relatives and friends, there are a number of people that you’ll need to advise about...

First Steps

Inquests

An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...

First Steps

If the coroner is involved

Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...