Dying at home
When someone dies at home you should firstly call their Doctor (GP) to get a Medical Certificate of Death to register the death.
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Death in professional care
The hospital bereavement will offer you emotional support & practical advice about what to do next.
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Registration
Once a doctor has been notified, you will be issued with a Medical Certificate of Death, you should take this to register the person's death, usually at the Registry Office closest to the place of death. The registration should be done by a relative or the executor of the will. Please be aware that many Registry Offices require you to make an appointment.
Once you have registered the death, we can handle all the arrangements for you or help guide and advise you. You can also follow the Government's step by step guide of what to after someone dies.
Sudden or unexpected death
When someone has died unexpectedly or the doctor is not certain of the cause of death, the case will often be refered to the Coroner's Office.
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Dying abroad - Repatriation to and from the UK
As your UK funeral director we will work with you, the oversees funeral director and British Consulate or Embassy to receive the deceased to the UK.
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