The Next Steps After A Funeral When your loved one�s funeral or memorial is over, there are still a few steps to take into consideration where our team can help you further. Jim Gardener & Family Funeral Directors are compassionate, professional and trustworthy when it comes to arranging your loved one�s memorials and funerals and also pay great attention to the afterthoughts and the next steps to take.
After the funeral, there are a number of issues you will have to take care of as the next of kin, family member or spouse of the deceased, which our team are here to guide you with and offer support and professional advice.
Notification of Deaths There are certain authorities and people you will need to alert of your loved one�s death. These include their employer (if applicable), the tax department, the passport office and their pension provider (if applicable). Others include:
DVLA Social services (if applicable) Dentist, Doctors and Hospitals (to cancel any appointments) Solicitors Any other services or subscription they had
Dealing with Property There is also the matter of dealing with any outstanding property the deceased could own or have rights to and this depends on the will being present also. Get in touch with the mortgage providers, council house tax departments and any landlords that need to be informed about their passing.
As well as the property itself, you will need to take care of the utilities and the final bill payments. These include electricity, water, gas, broadband, telephone bills and TV licenses as they will have no record of their passing unless you inform them and will continue to bill until then.
A final note to consider is re-directing any post at the Royal Mail�s closest station to avoid confidential documents still being delivered to the address.
Financial Documents and Vehicle Paperwork It is also important to not forget to deal with their personal finances, bank accounts etc and always run this through a solicitor should there be a will or trust in place. Identify their bank account, building society accounts, post office accounts, any outstanding credit cards and premium bonds they may have and act with them accordingly and legally.
Final Checklist A final checklist to look over while you are going through the process includes items like car insurance, department of work and pensions, club membership cards and season tickets they could have in place anywhere. We know it sounds like a lot to handle at such an emotional and personal time but without covering all bases you will have to still face it at a later date.
Are You Struggling with Grief? We understand the great difficulty with coping with grief when you lose a loved one or attend a funeral/memorial. Experiencing loss is an inevitable stage and part of life that we all have to go through so it is important that we are aware of how to cope with the strain it brings to us and eventually find a way to move forward with your life.
No one grieves the same as the next person and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Your own grieving process will take time and may take you on a healing process you were not aware of before but it is important that you do not rush yourself and take it at your own pace. If you are struggling with what to do next, get in touch with the team here at Jim Gardener & Family Funeral Directors in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
Get in Touch Call us today on 01992 643 644 and speak to our team about your concerns and funeral plans professionally and compassionately.
