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What you need to do when a death occurs
If a death occurs at home
The first thing you should do is contact the doctor and inform him/her who will then come out to certify that the person has died. The doctor may issue you with a death certificate on the day or may ask you to pick it up from the surgery a day or so later. The doctor may refer the death to the Coroner, especially if the death was unexpected. Please don't be alarmed as there are a number of reasons why a death may have to be referred to the Coroner. The Coroner and his officers are working in your interest.
At a Nursing or Residential Home
The above procedure is likely to have been carried out with your permission from the Martron or Warden, they will advise you of where to collect the death certificate.
Removing the deceased
Once the Doctor has attended then please contact the Funeral Director in order for them to arrange a suitable time to come and collect the deceased and take them to their Chapel of Rest. Our staff are trained and will come efficiently and sensitively. Care is taken to follow your requirements regarding any jewellery.