You are not alone
Grocutt & Sons are here to support and guide your family during this difficult time. From the very first call we aim to relieve some of the burden and worry with a caring and compassionate approach.
We have been involved in the caring profession for many years and believe our sympathetic approach will make your journey a little less traumatic.
Choose the situation that applies to you
When a death occurs at home or in a nursing homeContact their doctor first. Once the death has been verified, we can take your loved one into our care.
Following an expected death at home, contact their doctor. Out of hours, there is always a number to call on the surgery answerphone.
The doctor or a community practitioner may attend to verify the death — this must be done before contacting your chosen funeral director. Once this is done, we can take your loved one into our care.
When a death occurs in hospitalContact the hospital Bereavement Team during office hours. They will complete the paperwork with you.
Please contact the hospital Bereavement Team during office hours. Paperwork must be completed before your loved one is released into our care; following this you may register the death at your local register office.
The bereavement office will also need to know whether you have chosen burial or cremation, as the paperwork differs.
Sudden or unexpected deathThe death may be referred to the coroner. You can register the death once their enquiries have concluded.
A referral to the coroner may be made for a number of reasons, for example:
- The cause of death is unknown
- They had not been seen by their GP within the last 14 days
- A sudden, violent or unnatural death
- Death due to an industrial disease
- Death after a very short admission to hospital
Once investigations have concluded and the necessary paperwork has been received by the registrar in the sub-district where the death occurred, you will be able to register the death.
Useful links
Official guidance on registering a death and telling government services.