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What you need to do after a death.
When the funeral is over it can come as a bit of a shock; suddenly you’re left facing loss and having to rebuild a world without the person who has died.
There are some practical and legal arrangements that need to be made after someone has died
Registering a death
Before you organise a funeral, you will normally need to register the death and receive a death certificate.
Letting people know about a death
Telling people and organisations about a death can be stressful. It might help to do this sooner rather than later.
Benefits after a death
If your income was connected to the person who has died, your eligibility may have changed.
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
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Reducing funeral costs
Guidance on the various ways you can keep costs down when planning a funeral now or in the future.
Raising money towards funeral costs
There are a range of options for financial support towards funeral costs
How much does a funeral cost?
The average cost of the attended funeral SunLife tracks is £4,285, though less expensive options are available.