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Help and advice

What to do when someone dies?

Step 1

Get a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD)

A Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) includes the deceased’s name, age, place and cause of death, and will be issued by a doctor that will confirm the death, if the cause is known.

Step 2

Register the death
The next step in the process when someone dies is to register the death. You will need to do this within 5 days if you’re in England and Wales or 8 days if you’re in Scotland. These timeframes include weekends and bank holidays.

Step 3

Arrange the Funeral

The next step to take when someone dies is to decide on the type of funeral the deceased would have wanted, as you will likely have already contacted your chosen funeral provider to take your loved one’s body into their care.

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