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Benefits for you if you are a partner or child of the deceased. Depending on which of your loved ones has died your tax allowances, National Insurance and benefits may change.

Cancelling Mail

This is our guide to cancelling mail. Receiving post for the person who has died can be very difficult. Depending on the type of mail, there are a variety of practical measures you can take to deal with the problem.

Government Advice When Someone Dies

There’s a lot of Government advice to help and support you when someone dies. This article explains more.

How to Deal With Someone’s Belongings After They Have Died

This article outlines the ways that belongings can be passed on after someone has died and what the legal rules may be.

Official Documents: How to Easily Cancel Them

Using the Government's ‘Tell Us Once’ service will ensure all government departments are informed. This includes passports, driving licenses, pensions, benefits, national insurance, tax and blue badges.

Protecting Against Identity Fraud

We all know that thanks to the wide availability of personal information online identity fraud is increasing. But what happens when an identity is stolen after a person has died?

Registering a Death

Registering the death of someone is the official record that their life has ended and is the formal government record of that fact.

What to Do If Someone Dies Abroad

If your loved one dies abroad there are a whole set of considerations to take into account. However, there are people to help you and you should seek their advice if you find yourself in this situation.

Wills

You might have to deal with the will, money and property of the person who's died if you're a close friend or relative, or the executor of the will.

Funeral Planning

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Funeral Etiquette in Different Faiths

If you are attending the funeral of a someone of a different faith you can get advice here on, for example, what to expect, how to pay your respects, how to send condolences and what to wear to the funeral.

Funerals: Everything a Young Person Needs to Know

A useful film and book to help any young person understand funerals (burial and cremation) and decide whether to attend and what role they can play in saying goodbye to a loved one.

Funerals: Find an Independent Funeral Director near You

Find here how The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (known as SAIF) can help.

Funerals: How to Plan One

Our guide on how to plan a funeral. A funeral is an opportunity to create a special tribute to your loved one and whilst painful, can also be memorable and a positive experience.

Self Care

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Looking After Yourself

After the funeral, everyone else's lives seem to go back to normal, and you may be left wondering how you're going to cope. Read on for advice on taking care of yourself, crucial for your future wellbeing and that of others.

Love Your Pet Grief Support

In this article we acknowledge the value of pets in supporting grief and the pain we can also experience when they die.

Magnesium: Your Ally in Managing Grief Symptoms

One often-overlooked factor in managing grief is ensuring we are getting enough magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a pivotal role in over 300 biological processes in our body.

Nourish Your Body When You Are Grieving

Nutritionist Sabine Horner recommends ways to nourish your body when you are grieving.

Preventing Drastic Weight Loss in Grief

Sabine Horner explains why eating can become a major issue after losing a loved one. In the early days, most grievers simply do not feel hungry.

The Benefits of ‘Grief’ Gardening

When you lose someone, the grief will never go away completely — but there are healthy ways to cope. Some people find that gardening as they grieve, known as ‘grief gardening’, can gently relieve some of the emotional and physical symptoms after the loss of a loved one.

Top Tips to Keep Well Hydrated When Grieving

Read here why keeping hydrated in grief is important and how that can be achieved.

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