National Bereavement Service (NBS)
The National Bereavement Service (NBS) helps you navigate the practical and legal tasks after a death. From registering a death, to probate support, making funeral arrangements, and managing estates. Call, email, or chat online with a trained adviser.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, and our services are completely free of charge, whether you contact us by phone, email or web-chat.
Services include:
• Quick Guides
• Practical Help: Pre-death Planning, What to Do After a Death, Dealing with the Estate, Probate Support, Problems & Complications
• Emotional Help: Grief, Specific Relationships, Supporting Others, Sharing the News, Getting Help & Counselling
• Workplace & Training: Bereavement Training for Professionals, Dedicated Employee Helplines, Individual Bereavement Training
How to access:
For more information about the National Bereavement Service, contact us today on:
Please call us on 0800 0246 121, email us at info@thenbs.org or complete the contact form via: https://thenbs.org/contact-us
- Advice and Support
- Funeral Costs
0800 0246 121
Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 26/01/26)
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
Hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
Hours: 10:00 - 14:00
Immigration Status: All
Region: Greater Manchester
None available