In Times of Bereavement

If Death Occurs At Home

1. Telephone the doctor who will visit to confirm that death has taken place.

2. Contact a funeral director.

3. The doctor's Medical Certificate of Death is emailed to the local Registrars office, they will call you for further information and to arrange an appointment to collect the death certificate. 

If The Death Occurs In Hospital

1. Contact a funeral director to inform him his services are required.

2. Collect the certificate from the hospital then follow 3. as above

Note For Cremation

Your funeral director will usually liaise directly with the surgery regarding the additional certification required.



 
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