Downloadable PDF • Pay What You Can

Because the paperwork doesn’t stop, even when your heart does.

This warm, practical guide walks you through all the admin that comes with a death — clearly, calmly, and with just enough humour to stop you throwing your phone at the wall.

Whether you’re supporting someone else or doing the deathmin yourself, this guide will help you feel a little less lost and a lot more capable.

Inside you’ll find:

What to do first (depending where and how someone died)
How to register a death
Who to notify — from banks to broadband
Funeral paperwork (and how to avoid being bamboozled)
Wills, probate, debts and money matters
A printable checklist to keep track of it all
Personal stories, grief support, and the odd Hobnob reference

Written in the trademark Coffin Club tone: human, helpful, and 100% fluff-free.

Pay What You Can

We’re making this guide available on a donation basis — so that everyone can access it, no matter their circumstances.

If it’s helpful and you’re able to chip in, you’ll be helping keep Coffin Club going strong.
Even a small amount makes a difference — and yes, even less than the price of a coffee.

If you can give, here’s our suggested menu:

£2.60 – Americano (small but strong)
£3.50 – Flat White (practical with heart)
£5.00 – Oat Milk Latte (kind, considered, a little extra)
£10+ – Large Mocha with Syrup, Sprinkles and a Side of Cake (you beautiful legend)

Thank you for supporting open, honest funeral education — and helping us keep talking about death in a way that’s actually useful.

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