In Times of Bereavement

If Death Occurs At Home and is expected

1. Telephone the Practice to notify that a death has occurred . We will also require a name and contact number for next of kin.
2. Contact a funeral director.
3. The Practice will notify the Medical Examiner who will contact the next of kin.
4. The GP will be contacted by the Medical Examiner confirming the cause of death and with instructions on completing the death certificate.
5. Once the death certificate has been completed, it will be sent back to the Medical Examiner who will forward it to the Registry office. You will not be required to come to the Practice.

If The Death Occurs In Hospital or is unexpected

1. The Practice will be notified by the Medical Examiner's office and request information.
2. Contact a funeral director to inform him his services are required.
3. Once the Medical Examiner confirms cause of death, they will contact the Practice with instructions on completing the death certificate.
4. Once the death certificate has been completed, it will be sent back to the Medical Examiner who will forward it to the Registry office. You will not be required to come to the Practice.

Note For Cremation

Your funeral director will usually liaise directly with the surgery regarding the additional certification required.

Further information can be found using the following links:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/      

https://childbereavementuk.org/