When a loved one dies, most people don't know what to do next whether it's organising the funeral or who to turn to for counselling, help and advice.
With so many arrangements to make and matters that need to be taken care of, it can be an exhausting and confusing time. The Coroner may be involved which can affect the plans which you need to make for your loved one's funeral.
Our funeral directors can advise you accordingly on the plans that you wish to make and the options that are available to you and your family.
If some one dies suddenly or unexpectedly, then the law states that the coroner can become involved in order to determine the cause of death. This makes the death of a loved one become increasingly stressful for you which is why we can liase with the coroner for you.
How To Register The Death
When your loved one dies, then you need to register their death with your local registrar. If you are unsure of where you local Registrar is, then one of our funeral directors will be able to assist you. There are various documents that you will need to take to the registrar's office which are:
If Possible
- The Death Certificate from your Doctor or the Hospital
- Doctor's Medical Card or National Identity Card
- Date and Place of Birth, (If Female, Maiden name of the deceased.) Date of Birth of the surviving partner and the date in which your loved one died.
- Details for the copies of Death Certificates that you require for insurance Purposes, or probate, National Savings, Banks or Building Society's purposes.
The Registrar will the issue you:
- A Certificate for Buriel or Cremation. (Which has to be given to the Funeral Director)
- Additional copies of the Death Certificate if required at an additional charge.
- Free Death Certificate for D.H.S.S.
We have included a link to a government website which can give you further help and advice on what to do after the death of a loved one. To speak with one of our funeral directors, then do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 0837634 or alternatively for a number of different contact options, take a look at our contact page.
Visit the Direct.gov.uk website - Death and Bereavement