In hospital

When someone dies in hospital the sister or staff nurse will be able to guide you into the first steps for making arrangements. They will arrange for a Doctor to issue the medical certificate of death. You will need to collect this, and any belongings.

Advance notice of cremation

If possible, you should advise the hospital if the funeral is to be a cremation, as this will allow them time to arrange for the necessary extra documentation to be completed.

Contact your funeral director

Afterwards, contact your funeral director who will agree a suitable time, day or night, to visit you to make the arrangements for the funeral.