An Expected Death

If the deceased is in hospital

The hospital will advise you on when you can expect the doctor’s certificate (the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death) to be issued, this certificate needs to be taken to the Registrar of Births and Deaths. You will need an appointment with them. We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as we can, which is normally after the registration of the death.

If the deceased is in a nursing home

The Nursing Staff will advise you on when you can expect the doctor’s certificate (Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death) to be available, this certificate needs to be taken to the Registrar of Births and Deaths. You will need an appointment with them.  We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as we can, which is normally a few hours after death.

If the deceased is at home

Contact your doctor or your doctor’s out of hours service immediately. If your doctor  has informed you that they will be issuing a Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death, contact us. We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as we can or when you want us too. Once the doctor has issued the death certificate (Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death) you need to make an appointment with the Registrars of Births and Deaths to register the death.