FAQs
What do I do when someone dies at home?
When a loved one passes away at home this can be very stressful and upsetting. If the passing was expected a visiting medical practitioner (example Doctor, District Nurse) should be contacted immediately. They will visit you at home as soon as they are able to to verify the passing.
Once the passing has been verified you can then contact ourselves. Our staff will arrive usually within the hour, give you advice and will care and bring your loved one in to our care.
What do I do When Someone Dies in Hospital?
You will be advised by the ward staff the process when your loved one passes in hospital. When you contact Harry Thompson Funeral Service we will liase with the hospital and arrange for any paperwork to be completed and we will bring your loved one into our care.
What Is the Coroner?
Can I Arrange a Funeral Before I register the Death?
You do not need to have registered a death at the appropriate Registrars in order to begin making funeral arrangements with us. You can call us for advice and support at this early stage. However, we will need the certificate for burial or cremation (green form) as soon as you have registered for the service to take place.
What Paperwork DO I Need?
When registering the death certain official documentation will need to be sighted by the registrar. When arranging an appointment with the registrar they will advise what is needed from both the person who is registering the death and official documentation of the deceased’s.
Where Can I Scatter My Loved Ones Ashes
If scattering the ashes or interring the ashes at a local cemetery there is documentation that will need to be completed. Your funeral director will supply and guide you on the completion of paperwork and arrange a time for this part of the service to take place.
Some people wish to scatter their loved one’s ashes at a favourite spot that they wished to visit. We always advise to get the land owners permission where ever possible. Please ask your funeral director for advice.