Death in a nursing home

When a death occurs in a nursing or care home, the facility staff will promptly notify you and usually contact the deceased’s General Practitioner (GP). The GP is responsible for issuing the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death.

Immediate Steps:

• Contact West & Sons Funerals: Reach out to us quickly so we can arrange to respectfully transport your loved one to our funeral home.

Registering the Death:

• Certification and Registration: After the doctor has certified the death, you must register it at the Register Office within five days. It is advisable to do this in the area where the death occurred to streamline the process.
• Death Certificate: The Registrar will issue the official death certificate and any additional copies you might require for legal and financial purposes. Although we do not require a copy, entities like banks, insurance firms, and solicitors will often request one.

Important Documents:

• Green Form: The Registrar will provide a green form, essential for the funeral proceedings to commence. The original green form will need to be handed to the funeral director.

Additional Support:

• Probate and Legal Assistance: Should you need further support, especially concerning legal matters, our sister company The Probate Bureau are ready to help. Please call on 01920 443 590  for comprehensive guidance.