What to Do Immediately After a Loved One Dies: A UK Checklist
When someone dies in the UK, you need to do four things in order. First, get the death verified by a doctor or nurse, by calling the GP or NHS 111 if the death was expected or 999 if it was unexpected. Second, contact a funeral director when you are ready. Third, register the death […]
Children and Funerals in the UK: A Guide for Bereaved Families
Families ask about children and funerals in two very different situations, and this guide covers both. If your child has died, the most important facts are that you are not expected to rush, that burial or cremation fees for a child under 18 are covered by government schemes across the UK, and that specialist charities […]