How to notify British Gas of a death
Last reviewed September 2026
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Contact the British Gas bereavement team
0330 808 3880Tap to call.
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There is more than one organisation to tell
Most people have around 25 things to work through. We can put them in order for your situation. Usually a couple of minutes, free.
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Call 0330 808 3880
What British Gas needs
A meter reading can be shared later. A copy of the death certificate is only needed in some cases.
Good to know
Can transfer to surviving occupant; phone listed on britishgas.co.uk/help-and-support/probate
Before you change any payments
Don't cancel the direct debit before you notify them. Suppliers normally take a final reading and settle the account themselves, and cancelling early can leave the energy or water supply unbilled and in arrears.
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Notifying companies one by one takes weeks. Alenity can notify British Gas and all the others for you, drafting the messages, sending them, and handling the replies.
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Related guides
What to do when someone dies
The full UK checklist, from the first 24 hours through probate.
Read guideDeath admin checklist
A week-by-week task list. Printable PDF available.
Read guideTell Us Once explained
How the free government service notifies HMRC, DWP and your council in one go.
Read guideClosing accounts after death
Step-by-step for banks, utilities, pensions and subscriptions.
Read guideBereavement financial help
Benefits and grants you may be entitled to claim.
Read guideWe link out to British Gas's official bereavement channel above. This page is general guidance and is not legal or financial advice.
