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
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