What to do When Someone Dies

Below is a guide to explain the steps that need to be taken, in different circumstances, when faced with the death of a loved one. We are always available 24 hours a day to help you in your time of need.

At Home

When someone dies at home you will need to contact their registered GP who will confirm the death and will issue the Cause of Death Certificate, this paperwork will be needed to register the death.

In Hospital

If someone has died in hospital you will receive the Cause of Death Certificate from patient affairs or the bereavement office. We will also liaise with this office to bring your loved one into our care.

In a Nursing Home/Hospice

If death has occurred in a nursing home or hospice, the nursing staff will contact the GP or on call doctor on your behalf to see the deceased and to confirm death. If you have informed the nursing home that Morse Funeral Services is your appointed funeral director, we will be contacted to bring your loved one in to our care.

Unexpected Death

If the death was unexpected the coroner will need to be informed. The coroner may decide that a post mortem or inquest is necessary. Once you have informed us of this, we will make contact with the coroners officer to liaise at this stage we can only make provisional funeral arrangements.

In all cases you will need to contact your Funeral Director at any time day or night, we will advise you at the time as to what happens next.

Registration

You will need to register the death at the Registrar’s Office. You will first receive a phone call from the Medical Referee, once this has happened the Cause of Death Certificate will be sent to the Registrar. You will then receive a phone call from the Registrar to make an appointment to register the death. When you register, you will need to take payment for copies of the Death Certificate.

The Registrar will need to know the following information in regards to the deceased:

Full Name
Last Address
Occupation
Date & place of birth
Details of any surviving spouse or civil partner
Information of any state benefits

The Registrar will issue you with a Certificate for Burial or Cremation (referred to as The Green) we will need this for the funeral arrangements. You will also be issued with as many copies of the Death Certificate as you may need.

Get in Touch

Contact us at Morse Funeral Services and we can advise you over the phone and arrange a time to meet at your earliest convenience and start to make arrangements.

Testimonials

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-- C. Edwards

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-- Mrs H. Brown

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-- The Hopcroft Family

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I was privileged enough to have Paul look after my mums funeral 8 months ago. So when my dad passed it was an obvious choice to ask him to look after my dad. His attention to detail and professionalism is second to none. The care and understanding makes the whole process bearable. I would never use anyone else.

-- K. Friend

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-- D. Bala

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I am not sure if there are words sufficient to express the gratitude we have for the care we have received from Paul and the team during our time of grief, nothing was too much for him!. The costs were very reasonable and all of the information you need is available on their website which wasn't the case for the others we looked at. Someone told me you get a gut feeling when you find the right person to support you during your time of grief; Morse funeral services went above and beyond!

-- N. Connor