Checklist following a death

Register the death

Arrange funeral

Notify time, date and place to family and friends

Check the deceased’s house

Remove valuables

Drain water system

Cancel deliveries e.g. milk and papers

Redirect mail

Lodge keys securely, not marked with address

Confirm that the property is insured

Inform landlord if property is vacant, if appropriate

Inform council to stop payments of council tax and organise refund if paid in full for the year

Inform all utilities, electric, gas, telephone, sky or cable suppliers

Useful Contacts:

Wigan Life Centre
The Wiend,
Millgate,
Wigan
WN1 1NH
Tel: 01942 489611
www.wigan.gov.uk

MBH
Wills , Probate, Administration of Estate
26 Bridgeman terrace
Wigan
WN1 1TD
Tel: 01942 206060
www.wigansolicitors.com

AGE UK
Tavis House
1-6 Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9NA
Tel: 0800 169 6565
www.ageuk.org.uk