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What to do in time of bereavement
Death is a sad but inevitable fact of
life. However, many of us never think about what we need to do until we
are faced with the situation. It is at this time you need all the help
and support to help you through the grieving process. We at the surgery
are available to give you help and guidance; however, there are certain
practical steps you might need to know about. These are things you will
have to do:
If someone dies at home
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Telephone the doctor and they will visit to confirm that death has
taken place, and also tell you how to obtain the Death Certificate. |
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Contact a Funeral Director who will be able to advise you on
registration procedures. |
If someone dies in hospital
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Contact a Funeral Director to let them know that their services will
be required. |
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Collect the doctor’s Death Certificate from the hospital. |
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Unexpected Death. If a patient has not
been seen by the doctor in the last 2 weeks of life a post-mortem
may be necessary. Please contact the doctor for further
information. |
In all cases of death
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Make an appointment to take the Death Certificate to the Registrar’s
Office for the area in which the death took place. Also take the
deceased medical card, if available, and also details of the Birth
Certificate. The Registrar will then issue you with a green form. |
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Take this green form to the Funeral Director who will take over
responsibility for arranging the funeral and allow you to grieve in
peace. |
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