What happens when a person dies at home or in a Residential/Nursing Home?

When a death occurs at home, it is necessary to call the deceased’s Doctors surgery to arrange for a G.P to visit and confirm a death has occurred. Should death occur in a Residential/Nursing Home, the staff will contact the surgery for you. In both cases, Bakers Funeral Services will make the necessary arrangements for the collection of your loved one and bring them to our private Chapel of Rest.

What happens when a person dies in hospital?

When a death occurs in hospital, the Doctor treating the deceased will complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death needed for Registration. The hospital bereavement office may email the certificate directly to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriage. We will make all the necessary arrangements to collect your loved one and bring them to our Chapel of Rest.

What happens after the GP has confirmed a death has occurred?

After a G.P. has confirmed a death has occurred, the deceased’s G.P will issue the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death and email it directly to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriage.

What happens when a death is unexpected?

If someone has died unexpectedly or if their G.P has not seen them within 14 days of death, their death will be reported to the Coroner. When the Coroner’s investigation is complete, they will advise you to contact the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

What happens when a death occurs outside the United Kingdom?

Bakers Funeral Services will assist you in the event of a death occurring outside the UK. We will make all the necessary arrangements to have your loved one repatriated to our private Chapel of Rest.

Our team has many years’ experience of arranging personal funerals, so if you have any other concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 01245 221100