When someone close to you dies
Find out what steps you may need to take after the death of a significant person in your life.
Dealing with the death of a family member or someone close to you can be overwhelming. This information can help guide you through this time.
Tasks to complete
Helpful information
There can be a lot of paperwork you need to complete when someone dies. This may include registering their death, organising a funeral and working through affairs.
Looking after yourself is important. Grief is different for everyone, it may affect your emotional, spiritual, physical and psychological health. You may wish to seek support as you learn to adjust to life without your loved one.
This information aims to help with the steps to take after someone has died.
When someone close to you is diagnosed with terminal illness
If someone close to you is diagnosed with a terminal illness, they can find support with end-of-life planning and caring options.
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Page last updated: 21 October 2025