The Co-operative Funeralcare - Bungay

When a loved one dies, our sense of bewilderment and sadness can be overwhelming.

It is a traumatic and upsetting event, whether we feel we are emotionally prepared or not. You have to manage your immediate grief whilst also dealing with the administrative practicalities around what to do when someone dies.

Writing a checklist can be extremely helpful. In fact, some bereaved family members have acknowledged that having to deal with these practical tasks allowed them to process their immediate emotions. During this time you'll experience a whole spectrum of emotions, and the last thing you need is to be bombarded with tasks.

It can be helpful to write everything down including what needs to be done and when. This simple act can lift a weight off your shoulders, because instead of having all these tasks weighing on your mind, you've got a handy action plan. And you can work your way through your checklist step by step, with the support of friends and family.

You may not know where to start. What do you do when someone dies in the UK? How do you go about registering a death and beginning to plan a funeral? Don't worry, we're here to help.

Our checklist is intended to help you to cope with managing these sudden obligation sat such an upsetting time. These are immediate things you need action right after someone passes.

When someone dies, there are a series of tasks which we are legally obliged to carry out. We've listed this tasks in the order they should be done: