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Dealing with the affairs of a debtor who dies during the bankruptcy process or the estate of a deceased insolvent
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
Find out what the MOD War Detectives get up to throughout their days
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
Deduction for reasonable funeral expenses.
Forms for applying for a cremation, including certificates and authorisation forms for doctors, funeral directors and crematorium managers.
Find out how to register a death in the UK or abroad
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Finland.
The Death Certification National Steering Group is working with a wide range of organisations to simplify and strengthen the process of death certification as part of its response to the recommendations of the Shipman Inquiry.
This updated guidance document proposes changes to the procedures for death and cremation certification that could be used in a severe influenza pandemic.
Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.
Employment Tribunal decision.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Information to help the friends and family of British nationals who have died in Rwanda.
The CMA carried out a market investigation into the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services.
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