Dying at Home

When someone dies at home you should:

  • Call their Doctor (GP) who will issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD). If this a Locum or other Medical Practitioner who attends they will issue a Statement of Death.
     
  • Please contact us on 020 7387 6075 so that we can bring the deceased into our care once the doctor has attended. If you would like the deceased to remain at home for a little while please advise us as soon as possible, and we will give you guidance on this.
     
  • Once the MCCD has been reviewed and signed by the Medical Examiner it will be sent directly to the Registrar. The Medical Examiners Office will then contact you and ask you to make an appointment with the Registrar's Office to register the death. You may contact us or come to see us beforehand if you would like to discuss the funeral arrangements. Registration is 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • If the death is sudden or unexpected it may be referred to a coroner. Find out more about this here.

What to do when someone dies

Download our guide for practical information and next steps for every situation.

Contact Levertons

Our business hours are 9am to 5pm, so please contact the branch closest to you within these hours. Alternatively submit an enquiry using our form.

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Need immediate assistance? Please get in touch. In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us out of our regular office hours, do call us. We can arrange collection 24 hours a day.

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Review by Paul W left on 31 Aug 2025

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I made my initial appointment with Lorna Walkden at Kentish Town Branch. My friend had passed very unexpectedly. Lorna made the whole Process easy for me to understand. Could not recommend Leverton & Sons enough.

Review by Angel left on 17 Aug 2025

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Myself and family had exceptional service from Leverton & Sons. Very pleased and thankful for Lorna who helped guide me through the options with ease. Also much appreciation for the celebrant chosen for us Mr Andrew Pavlibeyi and the prompt and professional drivers. We would highly recommend Leverton & Sons services to anyone in need.

Review by David P left on 15 Aug 2025

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Lorna really made the whole expirience of organising my sons viewings and funeral very meaningful. She held me when my world fell apart and helped me piece together detailed tributes to honour my son Jamie. She was available in person, on the phone and via email when ever I needed. The funeral was beautiful. She made the hardest most painful time of my life very touching. Every detail was included and I felt guided and supported to make choices at my speed.

Review by Itahisa A left on 15 Aug 2025

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Leverton conducted both my parents’ funerals. Deborah is a consummate professional and their service was faultless throughout on both occasions. Thank you.

Review by Richard H left on 09 Aug 2025

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Review by Ellen B left on 07 Aug 2025

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James was sincere and responsive to our needs throughout. There was genuine integrity in their service they went above and beyond what I expected.

Review by Chris D left on 07 Aug 2025

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Leventons are truly excellent everything was so well organised and everyone so lovely. They have organised two cremations for us and both have been perfect. Deborah was so supportive an a pleasure to deal with.

Review by Susie H left on 06 Aug 2025

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Everything was just perfect . The Deborah at Leventons could not have done more a pleasure to deal with. Thank you

Review by Susie H left on 05 Aug 2025

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Leverton & Sons have been our family funeral directors for many years. After having trawled through websites looking for a simple but dignified farewell for my husband who just wanted something simple and unattended, I realised that Leverton & Sons fitted that request to a T. They make you feel at ease and stress-free even though you are experiencing grief at the loss of a loved one. Their prices are competitive and you meet the people who are taking care of your departed. Not so with online services who if you make an initial request for a quote , bombard you with text messages for days! Go with the personal touch especially if you require an unattended service, you will not regret it.

Review by Ellen B left on 05 Aug 2025

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