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Registering a death

Who can register the death, the documents you’ll need and documents you’ll get depend on the circumstances of the death. Use the register a death tool to find out what you need to do.

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/register-the-death
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What to do after death

Information on how to register a death, who it should be registered by and how to deal with the property of the person who has died.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/what-to-do-after-a-deat…
Citizens Advice
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Registering a death and informing others

Information on where you can register a death, who can register a death, and what you need to register a death. 

https://www.bereavementadvice.org/topics/registering-a-death-and-informing-other…
Bereavement Advice Centre
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