# GOV.UK: What to do when someone dies

UK government steps after a death.

This GOV.UK guide lists the official steps after a death in the UK, including registering the death and telling government departments.

Price: Free government guidance.. Site: https://www.gov.uk/when-someone-dies.

Also on the [web page](https://funeralcompare.fyi/apps/gov-uk-when-someone-dies).

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