+ at Home?

When a loved one passes at home, you should telephone your doctor as soon as possible. Should your loved one have passed away in a nursing home, this will be done by the nursing staff. Once your doctor is satisfied with the cause of death, they will issue a Medical Certificate of Death, which you may be asked to collect from the surgery. After you have spoken with your doctor, get in touch with Henry Paul Funerals and our team will arrange a suitable time to visit your home and bring the deceased into our care until the funeral.

+ in Hospital?

Should the death occur in hospital, the Sister or Staff Nurse will contact you and arrange for a doctor to issue a Medical Certificate of Death. You will need to collect the Certificate, as well as the deceased’s belongings, from the hospital, and inform the staff if the deceased is to be cremated or buried. Following this, contact Henry Paul Funerals to arrange a visit to the hospital to bring the deceased into our care until the funeral.

+ away from home?

Henry Paul Funerals offers a full repatriation service to bring your deceased loved ones home, whether they have passed away in the UK or abroad. Our respectful team will take care of all the necessary arrangements on your behalf, and will be on hand to guide and advise you throughout the entire process.

+ unexpectedly?

If your loved one has died suddenly or unexpectedly, it is standard practice to involve the Coroner’s Office, especially in cases where the deceased has not been receiving regular care from a doctor. Once the relevant medical professionals have been notified, get in touch with us. Our team will advise you on the necessary procedures when dealing with the Coroner and will liaise with them on your behalf.