Your bereavement letter pack
Tell us the basics. We show you exactly what letters apply to your situation. Pay once and generate them all — personalised, addressed correctly, ready to send.
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We generate jurisdiction-appropriate letters for your nation — including Scottish Confirmation and Northern Ireland probate.
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Bank / building society
Do firstFormally notifies the bank, freezes all accounts, cancels direct debits from date of death, requests balance for probate.
DWP
Legal deadlineCancels pension and all DWP benefits from date of death. Prevents overpayments you would have to return.
Life insurance
Claim moneyFormally submits the life insurance claim. Money comes back into the estate — often missed by families.
Workplace pension
Claim moneyNotifies pension provider and claims any beneficiary payment or death in service benefit.
HMRC
Week 2Closes the tax record and requests a final P800 calculation. A refund may be due to the estate.
Energy supplier
Week 2Closes or transfers the energy account and reclaims any credit balance owed to the estate.
Broadband & TV
Week 2Providers cannot charge exit fees on bereavement. References Ofcom rules to ensure no penalty.
Car insurance
Week 2Cancels the policy and claims a pro-rata refund on unused premium. Also transfers no-claims bonus.
Probate Registry
After bankThe formal cover letter for your probate application. Required to release the estate if property is involved.
Local council
Week 3Claims the 6-month council tax exemption on empty property. Often missed — worth up to £200.
Digital accounts
When readyCloses or memorialises digital accounts. Recovers PayPal balances and Amazon gift cards.
Subscriptions & loyalty
When readyCancels Netflix, Spotify, gym etc. Recovers Avios and loyalty points — often worth hundreds.
12 personalised letters — £67 one-time
Gentlepass is a letter drafting assistance service. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Serving families across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.