National Bereavement Service (NBS) Last updated 26/01/26

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

Category:
  • Advice and Support
Tags:
  • Funeral Costs
Contact Email

info@thenbs.org

Contact Phone

0800 0246 121

Service Capacity

Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 26/01/26)

Availability

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

Hours: 09:00 - 18:00

Saturday

Hours: 10:00 - 14:00

Eligibility

Immigration Status: All

Region: Greater Manchester

Interpreters

None available