What you need to know at times of Bereavement

If death occurs at home

When the death takes place at home,

 inform the doctor that death has occurred. He/she may write out the Medical Certificate of Death when he/she visits the house, or may request you attend the surgery for this purpose.

After the Doctor has attended, that is the time to phone the Funeral Director or before, if you wish.

We will attend your home at anytime, day or night to remove the deceased to our Chapel of rest.  We will then arrange an appointment at your convience to discuss the funeral arrangements.

When death occurs in hospital

When death happens in hospital the procedure is very similar. Apply to the hospital for the Medical Certificate of Death and not your family doctor.

The Coroner

In cases where death has been reported to the Coroner the procedure is somewhat different. The Coroner and his officers are working in your interest. No doctor will issue a Medical Certificate of Death. This will be sent by the Coroner to the Registrar's Office in the district where the death occurred, after contact has been made with the Coroner's office.

If the death is in Hospital or the Coroner is involved, you can contact us at anytime to discuss funeral arrangements, even though death certificates are not yet available