Funeral Guidance in Tamworth
At Dormer Cottage Funeral Home in Tamworth , we understand how overwhelming it can feel when someone close to you passes away. That’s why we’ve created a simple, helpful guide to support you through the practical steps that follow a bereavement.
The guide covers what to do immediately after someone dies, involvement of the Coroner, how to register a death, arranging a funeral, and costs.
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Download Our Funeral GuideWhat to do immediately after a death has occured
We are on-hand 24 Hours a Day to help you following the loss of a loved one. You can call us anytime on 01827 234 001 for our immediate assistance and professional advice.
If your loved one has passed away in Hospital, someone capable such as a Nurse or Doctor will confirm that death has occurred. Your loved one will then be transferred to the on-site mortuary. We can collect your loved one from the Hospital Mortuary as soon as you've registered the death.
It is the responsibility of the Doctor who last treated your loved one to issue a 'Medical Certificate of Cause of Death' to confirm the cause of the death which is then presented to the Medical Examiner who will review the notes and if happy with the cause of death will approve the certificate and forward to the local register office.
Once the Register Office has received the approval from the Medical Examiner you can proceed to register the death. If the Doctor cannot confirm a cause of death, they will refer the death to the Coroner for further investigation.
If your loved one has passed away at Home, someone capable such as a Nurse, Paramedic or Doctor will need to attend to confirm that death has occurred. Once the death has been confirmed we can attend the home address immediately to convey your loved one into the care of our funeral home.
It is the responsibility of the Doctor who last treated your loved one to issue a 'Medical Certificate of Cause of Death' to confirm the cause of the death which is then presented to the Medical Examiner who will review the notes and if happy with the cause of death will approve the certificate and forward to the local register office.
Once the Register Office has received the approval from the Medical Examiner you can proceed to register the death. If the Doctor cannot confirm a cause of death, they will refer the death to the Coroner for further investigation.
If your loved one has passed away in a Care / Nursing Home, someone capable such as a Nurse, Paramedic or Doctor will need to attend to confirm that death has occurred. Once the death has been confirmed we can attend the home to convey your loved one into the care of our funeral home.
It is the responsibility of the Doctor who last treated your loved one to issue a 'Medical Certificate of Cause of Death' to confirm the cause of the death which is then presented to the Medical Examiner who will review the notes and if happy with the cause of death will approve the certificate and forward to the local register office.
Once the Register Office has received the approval from the Medical Examiner you can proceed to register the death. If the Doctor cannot confirm a cause of death, they will refer the death to the Coroner for further investigation.
If your loved one has passed away in a Hospice, someone capable such as a Nurse or Doctor will need to confirm that death has occurred. Some hospices have an on-site mortuary and if so, your loved one will temporarily rest there, however if the hospice does not have an on-site mortuary, we will attend immediately to convey your loved one into the care of our funeral home.
It is the responsibility of the Doctor who last treated your loved one to issue a 'Medical Certificate of Cause of Death' to confirm the cause of the death which is then presented to the Medical Examiner who will review the notes and if happy with the cause of death will approve the certificate and forward to the local register office.
Once the Register Office has received the approval from the Medical Examiner you can proceed to register the death. If the Doctor cannot confirm a cause of death, they will refer the death to the Coroner for further investigation.
If your loved one has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, you must call 999 and report to the police. The Police will then arrange for a paramedic to confirm death. Once death is confirmed, a report will be sent to the GP of the deceased. In most circumstances the Coroner will transfer the deceased to the Coroners Mortuary pending investigation into the cause of death.
If the GP is able to confirm a cause of death, then issue a 'Medical Certificate of Cause of Death' to confirm the cause of the death which is then presented to the Medical Examiner who will review the notes and if happy with the cause of death will approve the certificate and forward to the local register office.
In circumstances where the GP is unable to confirm a cause of death, or if the death occurred in suspicious circumstances, accidental or potential suicide, the Coroner will then investigate to find the cause.
Involvement of H. M. Coroner
The job of the Coroner is to investigate the circumstances surrounding a death to find the exact cause. To do this they often carry out an examination of the body as well as taking samples of blood and tissue to help pinpoint the exact cause of death. Once they have completed any physical investigations they will release the body for Cremation or Burial.
Should the Coroner not find a Cause of Death immediately they will issue an Interim Death Certificate so you can proceed with Funeral Arrangements. Once a Cause of Death is found, you will be required to register the death at the Register Office.
Registering a Death
To register a death you must visit the Register Office in the district where the death occurred. Most register offices operate on an appointment only basis. You can only attend once the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been approved by the Medical Examiner, or the Coroner has instructed you to do so.
Find a Register OfficeAt the Register Office you will be issued with a 'Copy of Entry to Death Register' also known as a Death Certificate. We recommend obtaining 3-5 copies of this, as you may need official copies for Banks, Insurances etc. You will also be issued with the 'Green Form' which you need to hand to your Funeral Director. This certificate enables the burial or cremation to take place.
If you don't live close to the Register Office in the district where the death occurred, you can register the death at your local Register Office by declaration. You will then receive the Death Certificate & Green Form in the post.
Arranging a Funeral
When you feel ready to begin making the arrangements for your loved ones Funeral, contact us anytime on 01827 234 001 to arrange an appointment to visit Dormer Cottage Funeral Home, or alternatively for one of our team to visit you in the comfort of your own home to begin planning.
Funeral OptionsFuneral Costs in Tamworth
Funeral Costs in Tamworth, Burial Costs in Tamworth and Cremation Costs in Tamworth vary depending on the services and products required. For those looking to arrange a Cremation or Burial we've created a Funeral Cost Calculator to enable you to pick and choose the individual products and services you require, to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
We also offer Direct Cremation for those looking for a lower cost simpler alternative to a Funeral, wihere there is no funeral ceremony held and no mourners in attendance.
Direct Cremation
A Simple and Low Cost alternative to a Funeral with no ceremony held and no mourners present
£1,300
All-Inclusive Fixed Price
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Complete Cremation
Oak or Mahogany Coffin, Hearse, Limousine, Ceremony at Crematorium of your choice led by Minister / Celebrant
£3,895
All-Inclusive Fixed Price
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