Death Notification Service Explained
What is a Death Notification Service?
Death notification services help you inform multiple organisations about a death with a single notification. These services can save you hours of phone calls and paperwork during a difficult time.
Available Services
Life Ledger
Free service that notifies banks, utilities, and other companies.
- Over 1,000 companies connected
- Online portal for tracking progress
- No cost to use
Death Notification Service (DNS)
UK Finance initiative for financial services.
- Covers major banks and building societies
- Single form for multiple institutions
- Participating banks process within 10 days
Settld
Comprehensive bereavement administration service.
- Free basic service
- Premium options available
- Legal document assistance
How to Use These Services
- Register online - Create an account on your chosen service
- Provide details - Enter information about the deceased
- Upload documents - Death certificate and proof of authority
- Select organisations - Choose which companies to notify
- Track progress - Monitor responses through the portal
What You'll Need
- Death certificate (certified copy)
- Your identification
- Proof of your authority to act (will, grant of probate)
- Account numbers for services being cancelled
- Recent bills or statements
Important Notes
- • These services complement, not replace, Tell Us Once
- • Some organisations still require direct contact
- • Keep records of all notifications sent
- • Follow up if no response within 10 working days
Related Guides
You might also find these guides helpful
Complete Guide to Tell Us Once Service
How to use the government's Tell Us Once service to notify multiple departments with a single notification.
How to Notify Banks After Death
Step-by-step process for informing banks, what documents you need, and how to handle multiple accounts.
Complete Checklist: Who to Inform When Someone Dies in the UK
Comprehensive UK checklist of who to notify when someone dies. Includes government services, banks, utilities, insurance, and more with timelines and what information you need.