INTRODUCTION
Liverpool City Council ’ s Registration Service has produced this death and bereavement guide to provide guidance , support and reassurance through this difficult time .
It will help you to access all the information you will need to help you through your bereavement , including suggestions of organisations you might like to contact for support .
It is our aim to provide an empathetic , helpful and considerate service to help you make the necessary decisions and arrangements . It is important to us that you have the best and clearest information and guidance to make sure that the arrangements you make are the ones that are best for you , your family and friends .
CONTENTS
4 FIRST STEPS 5 REGISTERING A DEATH 8 TELL US ONCE 9 THE CORONER 10 YOUR FUNERAL DIRECTOR / FUNERAL PLANNING 11 THE ESTATE 12 PROBATE 13 FOLLOWING A BEREAVEMENT 16 NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS 17 LOCAL SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
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