Receiving direct mail (usually called junk mail) in the deceased's name can be distressing.
There are free services which can dramatically reduce the amount of direct mail will be delivered. It is a good idea to do this because it helps reduce the risk of identity fraud using the identity of the person who died as well as reducing the number of companies you will have to contact individually.
The services are funded by responsible companies who use direct mailing as they would prefer not to cause unnecessary distress to the bereaved.
Please go to Useful contacts for services who can provide mail suppression services.
You should be aware that it can take a few weeks for the services to become fully effective as companies prepare mailings a month or more in advance.