Things that may need returning

Following a death, as well as informing people and organisations about the loss, some documents and other items may need to be returned.

• Items such as order books and giro cheques will have to be returned to the appropriate Benefits Office. Make a note of any pension book or order book numbers before you send them back
• The deceased’s passport, driving licence, car registration documents, membership cards and National Insurance papers must all be returned to the relevant offices
• Check for any library books that might need returning
• If there was any NHS equipment being used it will need to be returned to either the hospital or health centre it came from
• Any medical equipment loaned to the deceased will need to be returned. Contact their GP for guidance.

This page was last updated on 3 October 2009