Things to send back

You should return the following with a note of explanation and the date of death with each of the documents.

Order books, payable orders or giro-cheques to the Social Security office or other office which issued payment. This applies to a Child Benefit book which includes payment for a child who has died. Orders should not be cashed after the death of the person. It may be useful to keep a record of pension book numbers or other Social Security numbers before you send anything back.

The deceased's passport to the Passport Office. You can get an address from the Post Office.

The deceased's driving licence to Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, Longview Road, Swansea LS6 7JL.

The registration documents of a car for the change of ownership to be recorded.

Any season tickets.  Claim any refunds due.

Library books and tickets.

Any National Insurance papers to the relevant office.

Any NHS equipment such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, artificial limbs.