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First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner.
Reporting a death, wills, probate and Inheritance Tax
What to do, including registering the death, post mortems, bringing the body to the UK and getting help from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Help with costs and funeral expenses after someone has died. Includes Universal Credit.
Understanding the role of the Marine accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) if you've lost a loved one as result of a marine accident.
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
Use this form to claim bereavement benefits if your husband, wife or civil partner died before 6 April 2017.
Presents combined results of the 2011 and 2012 VOICES survey by NHS Area Team.
Combined results of the 2012 and 2013 VOICES survey by NHS Area Team.
Domestic Homicide Reviews will be renamed to Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews following calls to better recognise deaths from domestic abuse related suicide.
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