When Someone DiesThis page of links will provide you with practical information, plus support and advice to help you cope at a difficult time.
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Registering a death in Southwark
For information on registering a death go to the Registry section.
Cemeteries and cremation
If you would like information on cemeteries and cremations in Southwark have a look at our bereavement page.
Legal and financial issues and wills
 Solicitors online is the place to find information about law firms and solicitors in England.
Courtservice.gov.uk will provide you with information on probate.
For more information on inheritance tax go to the HM Revenue and Customs website, formerly the Inland Revenue.
Information about organ donation and donor cards can be found on the UKtransplant.org.uk NHS website.
The Office of Fair Trading website will give you advice and help on the choices you have regarding funerals.
The Department for Work and Pensions website can give you information about help with payments for a funeral.
The Department of Trade and Industry website provides information on taking time off work for a funeral.
For advice on memorial and masons you can go to the National Association of Memorial Masons website.
Counselling and help
You can find information and help on the Child Bereavement Trust website for grieving families.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists website provides a page dealing with dealing with grieving, getting help from friends, relatives and doctors, and including a list of further sources of advice.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.
The Samaritans provide help and advice in various ways. |