Practicalities

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FIL died last night, in Hospital. Not sure what to do next.....what are the practicalities?

Call an undertaker. They will organise everything for you, and/or tell you what to do.
Sorry for your loss

Thanks so much, a bit of a loss with it being sunday but hopefully can get things sorted tomorrow.

Sorry for your loss.

I take it you've seen this website: www.gov.uk/after-a-death

I found the tell us once service (detailed on the site) really helpful. Not sure if it's in every area yet.

Have you been told if his death needs to be referred to the coroner?

Thanks, will look at that! No, death in Hospital, cancer, so no coroner. I think there may be a bereavement office at the Hospital which is open after midday tomorrow.

So if no coroner involvement, it's much easier. You'll probably be able to pick up a 'medical certificate' o morrow from the bereavement team. You take this, and some ID docs to the register office. You'll have to make an appointment.

The bereavement team will be able able to talk you through this, where to phone, what docs to take.
You'll need need to have a think about how many copies of death certificate you'll need, as often you need to send off originals to banks, share companies, pension companies, etc etc.

Sorry - I've assumed you're in England or Wales there!

Thanks, yes, England. Really grateful for the advice!

It's a minefield, isn't it? I found the practical side (re my father) to be ok actually.
It was telling family and friends that got me every time.
If he left a will and you have an idea of the type of funeral he wanted, that will really help.

And you probably need to eat and and sleep.
Take care.

We had to wait a couple of days to get the death certificate & then to see the funeral director and be prepared you have to pay for extra copies if you think you need them - if memory serves me well everyone was so helpful. I hope you've managed to start sorting things - my dh was brilliant during this difficult time & helped my dad (surviving parent) with all the phone calls to utility companies etc