What situation are you in? — Scotland

Step-by-step bereavement guidance tailored to Scotland. Choose the option that best describes your circumstances to see the most important immediate steps.

• Expected death at home The death has just happened or is expected
• Death in hospital or care home The person passed away in a medical facility
• Sudden or unexpected death The police or coroner may be involved
• Death abroad The person died in another country
• Planning ahead — still with us A loved one is terminally ill or approaching end of life