Bereavement Advice
On behalf of Octagon Medical Practice, we wish to convey our deepest sympathy for your recent bereavement and loss. At this very distressing time there are often many decisions and arrangements which need to be made. Please find listed below some useful information and contact details to help you. If you need any further help or support, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01733 270219 or contact your local Octagon Branch.
Registering the Death
You will normally need to register the death within 5 days. A booked appointment with the registrar is usually required, but a death can also be registered by post. To register a death, you will need the Death Certificate and various documents confirming the identity and details of the deceased individual.
Telephone - Please call your local council
Website resource - www.gov.uk/after-a-death/overview
Tell Us Once
A service who will contact all government and local council departments to notify them of a death, for example council offices, libraries, blue badge, electoral service, housing departments, passport office, pension & DVLA
Telephone: 0800 085 7308
Website resource: www.gov.uk/tell-us-once
Arranging the Funeral
A burial or cremation can only take place after the death’s registered. There are many things to consider when arranging a funeral. Most people use a funeral director, though you can arrange a funeral yourself.
National Association of Funeral Directors
Telephone: 01937 919 045 or 0121 711 1343
Website resource: www.nafd.org.uk
Cruse
Offering support to you after the death of someone close
Telephone: 0844 477 9400
Website resource: www.cruse.org.uk
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Offering support to those bereaved by a suicide
Telephone: 0300 636 1967
Website resource: www.uk-sobs.org.uk
Age UK
National charity to support those in later life, including those who have suffered recent bereavement
Telephone: 0300 636 1967
Website resource: www.ageuk.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to help people resolve bereavement issues
Telephone: 03444 111 444
Website resource: www.adviceguide.org.uk
Moodjuice
A self-help guide for people suffering from bereavement
Website resource: www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/bereavement.asp
You can also download our support leaflet here