When someone dies, we help you through.

Why BereaveGuide?

• 100% FREE to use — no credit card required
• UK-specific guidance for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
• Personalised to your situation and the circumstances of the bereavement
• Secure and private — your data is encrypted and protected
• Collaborate with family members to share the load
• Track progress through every task and administrative step

What BereaveGuide helps you with

• Registering a death with the correct local authority
• Applying for probate or confirmation (Scotland)
• Notifying banks, HMRC, pension providers, and government departments
• Arranging a funeral — burial or cremation
• Managing the estate and distributing assets
• Finding bereavement counsellors and emotional support
• Locating bereavement lawyers, funeral directors, and estate agents
• Planning ahead if a loved one is seriously ill (Wills, LPAs, advance decisions)

How it works

1. Tell us about your situation — who died, where, and a few key details
2. We build a personalised checklist of everything you need to do
3. Work through the tasks at your own pace, with clear guidance at every step
4. Invite family members to collaborate and share the load

Country-specific guidance

Bereavement law and administration differs across the UK. BereaveGuide provides tailored guidance for:

• England — including probate, death registration within 5 days, and Tell Us Once
• Scotland — confirmation (not probate), registration within 8 days, and Scottish legal frameworks
• Wales — same core process as England with bilingual support considerations
• Northern Ireland — grant of probate via Probate Office Belfast, distinct legal processes

Also supporting families planning ahead

If a loved one is seriously ill or approaching end of life, BereaveGuide can help you plan ahead — covering Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, advance decisions, palliative care, and funeral wishes.