We know that losing a loved one makes for a difficult and emotional time, but there are certain legalities and administrative procedures which must be followed when someone dies.

This section includes some of the key things you'll need to know.

• If the death occurs in hospital
• If the death occurs somewhere else, not in a hospital
• The Coroner
• Registering a death
• Registering a still-birth
• Probate
• Tax, pensions, bank accounts etc