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First steps after a death

There are several important things you will need to do within the first few days following the death of a loved one. Our guides below will help you understand the first steps you need to take and how your appointed funeral director can help.

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Your local Dignity Funeral Director is on hand to help you understand what to do after a death, and to help arrange a funeral service for a loved one. We are available 24 hours a day to help and advise you, whenever you may need us.

Other useful guides

We have created several useful guides to help - from information about what to do when someone dies to planning a funeral, to the key things to think about after the funeral.

A loved one may be passing away soon

Has someone passed away?

What to do when someone dies: Common questions

Arranging a funeral

After the funeral

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