What to do when death occurs

At Home
The first person to contact is the doctor. If death has been expected he will issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, which will probably have to be collected from the surgery. The doctor will also give his permission for the Funeral Director to call and take the deceased to their Chapel of Rest. You will probably also receive a form detailing the particulars that will be required by the Registrar. If death is unexpected the doctor will inform the Coroner, who will let you know when the necessary certificates will be available.

In Hospital
The hospital will make available the Medical Certificate of Death and their office will advise when this may be collected and where registration should take place.

At a Nursing Home
The Nursing Home will contact you and inform you where and when the Medical Certificate of Death may be collected. They will probably ask that you contact your Funeral Director as soon as possible so that the deceased may be taken to their Chapel of Rest.