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When a Death Occurs - At Home |
At home
Whether a death has been expected or not a qualified doctor (either the GP or duty doctor) should, on every occasion, be contacted to attend and confirm the death. Once a doctor has certified the death we are then able to remove the deceased. Most families require us to take the deceased to our Chapels of Rest as soon as possible, although some prefer to stay with their loved one for a while. Whatever the wishes, we will of course respect them and carry out the removal whenever it is preferred.
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When a Death Occurs - In a Care Home |
At a nursing or residential home
Although professional nursing staff are normally in attendance at all times within the Home, a qualified doctor will again be required to confirm the death before we can remove the deceased. On most occasions the duty officer would on behalf of the family, arrange for the Funeral Director to remove the deceased back to the Chapel of Rest.
Our staff at West & Coe are fully aware of the need to be discreet and respectful at all times whilst removing a deceased person, and would endeavour to be there within an hour of receiving a call within the locality.
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When a Death Occurs - In a Hospital |
Within a hospital
When a death occurs in a hospital, the medical staff will take care of immediate arrangements and have the deceased taken to the hospital mortuary. The family would then be requested to attend the hospital bereavement office to collect the necessary forms and personal effects.
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When a Death Occurs - Coroners |
H M Coroners involvement
In situations where a death is unexpected and the cause of death is unclear, or when the death is of a suspicious nature, an accident or industrial disease, the certifying doctor is legally bound to report the circumstances to the Coroner. In most cases the involvement of a Coroner is a formality and although an examination will normally be made to ascertain the cause of death, it should not delay the funeral from taking place. When the Coroner feels that the death is not due to natural causes or is a result of industrial disease, a formal inquest may be held. If this is the case, you will be kept informed by the Coroner of the necessary procedures.
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