We know that this is a very emotional time, so we are on hand 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for help and guidance through this process.
When Someone Passes Away at Home
You must inform a GP/Nurse, who will attend the home to verify your loved one’s passing. You are able to contact us 24hrs a day to arrange transfer of your loved one into our care. We will then help and provide information on the next steps of this process.
When Your Loved One Passes away in a Nursing Home/ Hospice
A doctor will attend to verify your loved one’s passing, and you are able to contact us 24hrs a day to arrange transfer of your loved one into our care.
When a Loved One Passes Away in Hospital
A doctor or nurse at the time will verify your loved one’s passing. When this has taken place, you are able to contact us with regards to transferring your loved one into our care, we will help with information on the next steps of this process.
When Your Loved One Passes Away Unexpectedly
The death will be reported to the coroner, and the police may be involved, but this is to enable all services to work in your best interest. You can call us to help with the transfer of your loved one into our care, and we will be on hand to provide help and guidance through this process.
Registering a Death
After your loved ones passing the Medical Examiners office will contact you to:
- Explain the cause of death
- Answer any questions you have about this or the healthcare provided to the person before they died
This is voluntary and you do not have to speak to them.
You will also be contacted again by the Medical Examiners Office to confirm you can register the death. Register the death within 5 days (8 days in Scotland) of being contacted. This includes weekends and Bank Holidays.
All information with regards to registering a death can be found on the Gov.uk Register a death website.
Of course, feel free to get in touch if you need to know more.