WHEN A DEATH OCCURS

When Death Occurs:

In many instances, people do not know what to do first or who to contact when someone passes. It can depend on where and how the person dies.

Regardless of the time or circumstances of the death, please call Harmony Funerals so we can support and guide you and your family through the process of making funeral arrangement’s for your loved one.

Once the doctor has confirmed the cause of death, we can start helping you make the necessary Funeral Arrangements in line with your wishes and those of the deceased.

Death At Home:

If your love one passes away at home from a known illness the first person you should contact is their Doctor.

If the Doctor has treated your loved one in the past and can confirm the cause of death, they can issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death.

While waiting for the Doctor to arrive, please call us so we can start making arrangements to take your loved one into our care at the appropriate time.

Death in a Hospital or Nursing Home:

In this instance, the staff at the hospital or nursing home will be able to make arrangements for the Doctor to issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death or a Verification of Death.

Please contact us as soon as possible so we can begin liaising with the hospital or nursing home.

Sudden or Unexpected Death:

If the death is sudden or unexpected and your loved one is taken to the Coroner please contact us as soon as possible so we can start liaising with the Coroner and making the appropriate arrangements.