An Expected Death

If the deceased is in hospital

The hospital will advise you on when you can expect the doctor’s certificate (the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death) to be issued, this certificate will be sent to the Medical Examiner, for independent review into the cause of death.  The Medical Examiner will contact the family to discuss the cause of death and any concerns the family may have.  
The Medical Certificate of cause of death will then be sent to Registrars where the death occurred, and they will contact the family to make an appointment to register the death.  We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as we can, which is normally after the registration of the death.

If the deceased is in a nursing home

The Nursing Staff will contact a doctor to confirm death.  We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as we can, which is normally a few hours after death.  Over the next few days, the deceased’s GP will issue the death certificate (Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death) this certificate will be sent to the Medical Examiner, for independent review into the cause of death.  The Medical Examiner will contact the family to discuss the cause of death and any concerns the family may have.  
The Medical Certificate of cause of death will then be sent to Registrars where the death occurred, and they will contact the family to make an appointment to register the death. 

If the deceased is at home

Contact your doctor or your doctor’s out of hours service immediately.  If your doctor has informed you that they will be issuing a Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death, contact us.  We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as we can or when you want us too.  
Over the next few days, the deceased’s GP will issue the death certificate (Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death) this certificate will be sent to the Medical Examiner, for independent review into the cause of death.  The Medical Examiner will contact the family to discuss the cause of death and any concerns the family may have.  
The Medical Certificate of cause of death will then be sent to Registrars where the death occurred, and they will contact the family to make an appointment to register the death.