A Death in Your Family

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A Death in Your Family from People's Law School is for people who want to know more about:

what to do first when a family member dies,
making funeral arrangements, and
where to find support.

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Contents
- Glossary
- Immediate Details following a Death
  - Death at home · Death in hospital · Questions you may have
- Making the Funeral Arrangements
  - Cremation · Funeral and cemetery costs · What if I need more information or have a complaint?
- Managing Affairs
  - First steps · What do I need to know about benefits for survivors? · What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?
- Bereavement Support
- Helpful Information
  - Information about bereavement · Information about burial and cremation · Memorial societies · Information about legal and medical matters · Information about benefits
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