When A Death Occurs At Home

When someone dies at home the first contact should be with the family doctor. The doctor will usually come to the house and, if satisfied with the cause of death, will issue the Cause of Death certificate; which can normally be collected from the surgery by the family. Once the doctor has completed his visit to the house you can call us and arrange for us to come to your home.

When A Death Occurs In Hospital Or A Nursing Home

When a person dies in hospital or a nursing home, the staff will make the necessary arrangements for a doctor to issue the Cause of Death Certificate and will advise you on the procedures for collection.

When The Coroner Is Involved

In some cases a death has to be reported to the Coroner. There are several reasons why the Coroner may be involved; it may simply be that a doctor has not seen the deceased within a set period of time. The doctor will not issue a Cause of Death Certificate, the coroner will send all relevant paperwork directly to the registrars office.

Gradys Family Funeral Directors are proud to hold the Coroners contract for South-East Hampshire, which we carry out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whenever we are called upon. We do this regardless of who the family choose to carry out the final arrangements.

How To Register A Death

By law, all deaths in England and Wales must be registered within five days. If you have the Cause of Death Certificate you should register as soon as possible. If the Coroner is involved he will advise you when to register. You will need to make an appointment with the registrar's office in the district in which the death occurred. The registrar will require the Cause of Death Certificate, medical card and, if applicable, the marriage certificate. You will also need to provide any book or document relating to a pension or allowance paid to the deceased from public funds.