Death and bereavement

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Losing a loved one is a difficult time. Death in itself is distressing and, unfortunately, the administrative procedures to be followed can be an unwelcome burden. These pages are intended to help anyone having to cope with a death. Please see the links below to find out more.

• cemeteries
• how to register a death

Please use the links below to visit external websites which provide further information:

• Scottish Government website - what to do after a death.
• Directgov website - death and bereavement advice including preparation, property and benefits and money advice.
• Department for Work and Pensions website - find out about more about bereavement allowance, bereavement payment and funeral payments.
• HM Revenue and Customs website - what to do about tax when someone dies.

Other sources of help:

• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Child Bereavement Trust
• Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
• Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society

Information is also available at any of the council's registration services.