Help with Bereavement

As the death of a relative or friend is a very traumatic experience the following simple advice may be helpful. Once death has been certified by a doctor, either in hospital or at home, the first thing to do is to register the death.

A death is always registered at the Register Office for the district in which the death took place.

• Registering a death
• For further information visit Kent Registration Services
• Read a quick guide to registering a death

Most people prefer to let a Funeral Director make all of the arrangements for them.  They have trained staff who can provide a comprehensive service, including making all the your arrangements with the Council.

• Thanet Crematorium and Cemeteries 
  If you need information or have any queries concerning burial and cemetery facilities or cremation,  we will be pleased to help and advise.

• Cruse Bereavement Care Offers information, advice and support to anyone who has been affected by a death. Helpline 0870 167 1677

Bereavement Benefits

• Funeral Payment - What is it? How do I claim? (Directgov)

• Tax help and advice for the bereaved (HM Revenue & Customs)
• Inheritance tax

Manston Road,
Margate,
CT9 4LY

E-mail: crematorium@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577333

Fax: 01843 292218