New guide launched by the National Association of Funeral Directors, Bereavement Advice Centre and Simplify to support the bereaved
'What to do when someone dies' is a free practical guide to support the bereaved in the first few days and weeks after a death
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has joined forces with probate advice service Simplify and the Bereavement Advice Centre to create a practical guide to support the bereaved, in the first few days and weeks after a death, entitled: “What to do when someone dies”.
The free guide sets out each step in the process, from how a death is confirmed and how to register it, to which organisations need to be advised of the death, how to arrange a funeral, finding out about probate and what to do if the person wishes their organs or tissue be donated for transplant.
The guide explains why a post mortem may be necessary, what an inquest is and any instances where the law differs from England in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The guide will be available from Coroner’s Offices, GP practices, Citizens Advice Bureaux and the 3,700 UK funeral homes which are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors.
There is also Freephone number (0800 856 5859) that users of the guide can call for further advice.
Alan Slater, Chief Executive of the National Association of Funeral Directors, said:
“The NAFD recognises how difficult and confusing the loss of someone can be, for those left behind. It is usually only when a death occurs that most people learn about the process involved and it is already a traumatic-enough time without them also having to worry about whether they are following the right steps.
“This free guide is designed to help people at this tough time and offer simple guidance and advice that they can follow.”
Anne Wadey, Head of the Bereavement Advice Centre, added “It’s a privilege to be in partnership with the NAFD given its members’ commitment to excellent service to bereaved families. We share those values and, like funeral directors, we are here to support families in making informed choices and decisions. Each of our callers is asked ‘how can we help?’ so that what we say is tailored to their unique individual circumstances.”
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Further information:
The National Association of Funeral Directors represents more than 3,700 funeral homes in the UK. In existence since 1905 the Association is there to ensure that funeral directors are able to provide the best possible support to bereaved families in saying their final goodbyes.
Simplify is an advice service supporting people in making difficult financial and legal decisions during challenging times such as after a bereavement.
The Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service, provided by Simplify, which gives practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures after the death of someone close. The Bereavement Advice Centre was first established in 2007 in partnership with the National Association of Funeral Directors.
National Association of Funeral Directors
Tel: 0845 250 8435
Email: ds@wordsmith-communication.co.uk
The National Association of Funeral Directors represents more than 3,700 funeral homes in the UK.
In existence since 1905 the Association is the voice of the funeral profession to Government, the media and general public. The NAFD represents the interests of the sector and work with funeral directors to ensure they are able to provide the best possible support to bereaved families in saying their final goodbyes.
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