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WHAT
TO DO IN TIME OF BEREAVEMENT
What
To Do If Someone Dies
It is a legal requirement for a doctor to
confirm that someone has passed away. There is no need to move the patient. If
a doctor has recently seen the patient, a death certificate can normally be issued.
However, in the event of unexpected death, the doctor will need to notify the
coroner.
If death occurs at home
1. Telephone the
doctor. He or she will visit to confirm death has taken place.
2. Contact
the funeral director.
3. Collect doctor’s death certificate from
the surgery. (You will be told when this will be available for collection.)
When
death occurs in hospital
1. Contact funeral directors to inform
them that their services will be required.
2. Collect doctor’s certificate
from hospital.
Then...
1. Take the death certificate
to the Registrar’s office for the area in which the death took place.
Also
take the deceased’s medical card if available.
2. Take the green
form to the funeral directors who will take over complete responsibility for arranging
the funeral.
