What to do after death
Who needs to be informed about the death?
- the Department of Works and Pensions
- H.M.Revenue and Customs
- employer
- banks, building societies and insurance companies
- the family doctor and any hospital the person was attending
- gas, electricity and phone suppliers
What needs to be returned?
- passport to the UK Passport Agency
- driving licence to the DVLA
- payment orders or social security payments to the Dept. of Works and Pensions
- membership cards for clubs and societies, library cards and books.
- equipment on lone from hospitals or social services etc.
Redirection of Mail
The personal representative can arrange for the local post office to redirect the mail of the person who has died.