When someone dies, any outstanding bills will be the estate’s responsibility, who must make arrangements for them to be paid. During the probate period, you’ll likely find that most services that incur future bills, such as broadband, phone and TV packages, can be cancelled. They may require a copy of the death certificate to cancel these services.
However, you’ll want to retain the electricity and gas supply, and any usage of these services will need to be paid for, although the cost will obviously be significantly lower compared with an occupied property.
You’re also likely to want to retain water and wastewater services, and it’s important to note that these essential services all incur a daily standing charge even if you don’t use them, with rates varying based on your service provider and the package you’ve signed up for.