WHAT TO DO AFTER A DEATH IN SCOTLAND

. . .practical advice for times of bereavement

This part includes examples of the kinds of things which may have to be done. It is not a comprehensive list covering everyone's individual circumstances.

You should return

Order books, payable orders, or Giro cheques to the social security office.

This applies also to a child benefit book which includes payment for a child who has died. Orders should not be cashed after the death of the person.

The person's passport to the passport office, 3 Northgate, 96 Milton Street, Glasgow G4 0BT. You should indicate in a covering note whether you wish the passport to be cancelled and returned to you or whether you are content for it to be cancelled and disposed of by Passport Office staff.

The driving licence to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB

The log book of a car, for the change of ownership to be recorded.

A season ticket, and claim any refund due.*

Membership cards of clubs and associations, and claim on unexpired memberships.*

Library books and tickets.

Enclose a note of explanation with the date of death with each of these documents.

You should tell

The social work department of the death if the person had been getting meals on wheels, home help, or had an appliance or aid issued by the department.

Any hospital the person had been attending.

The family doctor to cancel any home nursing.

The employer and trade union.

The children's teacher if a parent, brother or sister has died.

The person's bank.

*Any sums recovered must be included in the inventory (see section 11).