The First Week After a Death: A Free Checklist

The first week after a death, on one page.

What to do in the first hours, the first week, and who to call. Free to download and print.

It covers having the death confirmed, the medical examiner, registering the death in England and Wales within five days after the medical examiner confirms you can register, the green form, choosing a funeral director, Tell Us Once, telling the bank, and help with funeral costs. Facts checked against GOV.UK in September 2026.

If you need more, the full organiser takes you through every step, with trackers, letters and a budget planner. The checklist includes a direct link to it.

General information for England and Wales, not legal or financial advice.

Need the full organiser now? The 19-page guide adds contact trackers, letter templates and a funeral budget planner: View the full organiser