Procedure to be followed after a death
The procedure to follow after a death will depend on the circumstances surrounding the death. A medical Certificate of the Cause of Death must be obtained from a doctor. This Certificate will enable you to register the death and obtain the necessary documents for the funeral arrangements.
When The Death Occurs at Home
Inform the family Doctor as soon as possible that the death has occurred. He or she may write out the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death upon visiting the home, or request you to attend the surgery for this purpose. Once the doctor or other professional has certified the death the deceased may be transferred to the Funeral Directors.
When the death occurs in a hospice or nursing home
The staff in the hospice or nursing home will inform you of the death and will advise you where to obtain the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death. Once the Doctor or other professional has certified the death the deceased may be transferred to the Funeral Directors.