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YOUR GUIDE TO A FUNERAL
Contents
A note on language Important information
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Introduction
An overview of what needs to be done
Immediately after the death
Procedure to follow when a Medical Cause of Death Certificate has been issued
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If the Coroner is involved
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Procedure to follow when death has been referred to the Coroner After the post-mortem examination
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Inquests
Registering the death
Information needed to register a death
Arranging a funeral Paying for the funeral
Benefits
Finding out about probate
Life Ledger
Who needs to be informed about the death?
Items you should return
Notes
Useful contacts
Our burial grounds and crematoria
Introduction
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