- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Which? Books; Revised edition edition (26 Feb 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0852029683
- ISBN-13: 978-0852029688
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.2 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 941,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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If you are the one who has to deal with all the paperwork and arrange the funeral as well, then you might find this book a godsend --Choice magazine
...contains useful information for carers and families - in fact for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. --Caring UK
...an invaluable handbook for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. From registering a death to administering an estate, it provides clear, easy-to follow advice. --Funeral Director Monthly
...contains useful information for carers and families - in fact for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. --Caring UK
...an invaluable handbook for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. From registering a death to administering an estate, it provides clear, easy-to follow advice. --Funeral Director Monthly --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
...contains useful information for carers and families - in fact for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. --Caring UK
...an invaluable handbook for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. From registering a death to administering an estate, it provides clear, easy-to follow advice. --Funeral Director Monthly
...contains useful information for carers and families - in fact for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. --Caring UK
...an invaluable handbook for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. From registering a death to administering an estate, it provides clear, easy-to follow advice. --Funeral Director Monthly --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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"'If you are the one who has to deal with all the paperwork and arrange the funeral as well, then you might find this book a godsend.' Choice Magazine '...contains useful information for carers and families - in fact for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time.' Caring UK '...an invaluable handbook for anyone concerned with the practical arrangements at such a time. From registering a death to administering an estate, it provides clear, easy-to follow advice.' The Funeral Director Monthly"
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When someone close to me finally succumbed to a long term illness I purchased a copy of this book on the recommendation of someone who already had a copy.
Coping with decisions and practicalities in the midst of bereavement is a ghastly experience. This book is helpful, offering practical advice and explaining the technicalities of concepts and unfamiliar procedures. I really didn't know anything about executors and probate, and it was useful to know what to expect when we met with people like solicitors, the vicar and the funeral director. Everyone was helpful but this book let me know what to expect, which was of enormous value to me. The fewer suprises at a time like that, the better.
I didn't read the book from cover to cover, just read the bits that I needed, so I've given it four stars because I cannot comment on the book as a whole. On the other hand, the bits that I read were certainly worth five stars as they untangled a lot of my confusion and helped me to find a bit of direction. It helped the brain to kick in a a time when it truly didn't want to.
I wish that I had read it long before I needed to, and would recommend that anyone with older or unwell family members or friends should read this book, or a similar one, before they actually need to.
Coping with decisions and practicalities in the midst of bereavement is a ghastly experience. This book is helpful, offering practical advice and explaining the technicalities of concepts and unfamiliar procedures. I really didn't know anything about executors and probate, and it was useful to know what to expect when we met with people like solicitors, the vicar and the funeral director. Everyone was helpful but this book let me know what to expect, which was of enormous value to me. The fewer suprises at a time like that, the better.
I didn't read the book from cover to cover, just read the bits that I needed, so I've given it four stars because I cannot comment on the book as a whole. On the other hand, the bits that I read were certainly worth five stars as they untangled a lot of my confusion and helped me to find a bit of direction. It helped the brain to kick in a a time when it truly didn't want to.
I wish that I had read it long before I needed to, and would recommend that anyone with older or unwell family members or friends should read this book, or a similar one, before they actually need to.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book really helped me pin down exactly what needed to happen following my mum's death. it can be really hard to know what to do in the aftermath of somebody dying, and this book clears all the confusion up. indeed, there is a wealth of government information on the internet, but it's hard to make sense of it, especially when you're hurting. i'd recommend this book wholeheartedly - i knocked a star off because i didn't understand the section on capital gains tax (probably my own fault anyway).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Few people are really aware of what needs to be done at difficult times like this. The book is quite comprehensive, dealing with a wide range of issues that need to be done quickly versus those taking months. Its clear when you need to get professional advice, and when not.
Strongly recommended.
Strongly recommended.
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Brimming with practical help!
We bought a much earlier version of this book when living in the UK nearly thirty years ago and had this current version delivered to us upon the passing of a close family member... Read more
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I bought this book when my father became ill and went into hospital. Unfortunately that is where he passed away. Read more
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Well organised and easy to understand
I used this after the death of both my father and mother and would recommend it highly. There's lots of good information out there on leaflets and websites, but this book pulls... Read more
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Makes a difficult time easier
This has been an extremely helpful purchase, as although the registrar and DHSS etc. provide leaflets and a lot of on-line information, we were able to keep checking with the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Maggie H.
A god book to have handy
There is of course no substitute for up to date professional advice, but this handy book will help get you through the first few weeks of trauma, guiding you on the who, what,... Read more
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What to do when someone dies - Review
A very useful book that covers all the bases. It touches on how to apply for probate but you may need something more detailed if you intend to apply.
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Too much detail at times
I needed as simple a checklist as possible to get me through the intricacies involved from death through to end of probate. Read more
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