Who to Notify When Someone Has Died

The list of who to notify when someone has died may feel endless. You may also worry about missing an important party from this list. Therefore, we have put together a useful checklist and helpful advice to guide you through notifying people of a death.

Information You May Need To Provide

Depending on the person or service, there may be personal information you may need to provide. It will be helpful to gather together the following details of the deceased:

Full name, including any previous names
Address of residence
Date of birth
Date and place of death
National Insurance number
Service provider account numbers
Bank details

Family and Friends

You are likely to want family and friends to be aware of the bereavement as a priority. Focusing on notifying immediate relatives and those in their closest social circles may be the best place to start. Then, you may be able to enlist the support of these people to deliver the news to wider circles.

Employers and Colleagues

In cases where the deceased was employed, their employer will need to be informed. Colleagues may also wish to attend the funeral, so you may also wish to inform them of future arrangements.

Care Providers

If the deceased had care providers, such as personal care, medical care, companionship services, or meal provision, then these providers will need to be contacted and services cancelled. Also consider any existing:

Eye examinations
Dental appointments
Hospital appointments
Doctors’ visits
Repeat prescriptions

Government and Local Authorities

Government and local authorities may include:

Council tax
Benefits
Permits
Passport
Electoral register
HMRC
Taxes

Home and Utilities

Home and utilities may include:

Landlord
Estate agents
Mortgage providers
Gas company
Water company
Electric company
Broadband and TV
Postal services

Financial Services

Financial services may include:

Banks
Building societies
Pension services
Credit cards
Loans
Finance agreements
Store cards
Joint accounts
Insurance policies

Leisure

The deceased may also have been involved in various leisure activities requiring memberships or monthly payments, such as gyms, swimming, sports or social clubs.

Contact Park Funeral Directors

If you need more advice regarding who to notify when someone has died, the respectful and caring staff at Park Funeral Directors are here to help.