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Which organisations do you need to inform when someone dies?
Our unrivaled care and support everyone is governed by our professional standards underpinned by our policies and procedures. Because how we treat the living, the departed and our environment really matters to us.
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Which organisations do you need to inform when someone dies?
You will need to return items, notify people, and cancel any direct debits (payments out and coming in) for the person who has died, for example:
- Inland Revenue
- Council Tax
- Utility Bill Companies
- Credit Card Companies
- Housing Benefits
- Benefits
- Investment and Insurance Policy Companies
- Banks and Building Societies
- TV Licence
- Store Cards
- Car Insurance
- DVLA
- Family GP
- Employer
- Professional Associations
- Season Tickets or Club Membership Cards
- Library
- Any appointments the person had such as hospital, dentist, opticians, chiropodist etc
- Post Office – you may wish to redirect any post
- Equipment – if items have been on loan from social services or district nurses, then they have to be returned
What Items Might You Need to Cancel?
To avoid further cost in relation to the person who has died, and to stop arrangements, consider cancelling the following:
- All appointments
- Meals on Wheels
- Home Help or Home Care
- Chiropodist
- Dentist
- Opticians
- Hearing Specialist
- Hairdresser
- Newspapers
- Milk Delivery
- Lottery Tickets
- Subscriptions
- Social Media Profiles
What Items Might You Need to Return?
- Passport
- Driving licence
- Vehicle Registration documents
Our focus is on offering people practical help and personal support. Our guidance will help you understand all aspects of preparation and arranging a funeral.
We have tried to cover every aspect of the funeral process however you are welcome to contact us on 01643 800335 if you have any further questions or need any advice.
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We offer a extensive range of caskets, urns, flower arrangements, cars and hearses all designed to make planning a funeral as easy as possible.