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We are sorry for your loss.
Our aim is to help you find support in the time and way that feels right for you and those around you.
What happens when someone dies
Expected death If the death was expected and the cause of death is clear, the process should be quite straightforward:
Someone who is there when the person dies needs to tell their nurse or GP or, if they died in a hospice or hospital, the team who was looking after them.
You need to contact a funeral director to make arrangements to transfer the deceased to the chapel of rest.
Once notified of the death, the Doctor will complete a Death Certificate for you to give to your local Registrar. This will happen as soon as possible after the death.
You will also be given instructions on how to register the death and confirmation that the death certificate has been signed.
If in hospital, the death is reviewed by a Medical Examiner. They will talk to you about the cause of death, the Medical Certificate and any concerns you may have before they send it to the Registrar. They will also explain the process to register the death.
When contacted, the Registrar will provide the information and forms you need to make the funeral arrangements. When all the paperwork has been completed you can start making the funeral arrangements.
Unexpected death If the death was unexpected and the cause of death is unclear:
The Doctor will report the death to the Coroner.
The Coroner will certify the cause of death after an inquest.
The Doctor will arrange for the transfer of the deceased to the Coroner’s office.
The Coroner will keep you informed of everything that is happening.
If you require information, certificates or reports from the doctors surgery use the link here to contact the practice.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
These resources may be of help to you now or later in your bereavement journey. If you are bereaved and would like to speak with someone, your GP may be able to help, but you can also call: Hampshire Registration Service provides information on what needs to be done legally following a death, and Connect to Support Hampshire lists other practical help after a death.
Living with Loss Cafe Last Friday of the month 10:30 to midday. A drop in session for adults with refreshments provided. Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7LS.
Child Bereavement UK provides support for families and professionals when a child dies or when a child grieves.www.childbereavementuk.org/ Helpline: 0800 028 8840
Marie Curie
Whatever the illness, They’re with you to the end Everyone deserves the right support at the end of life. Marie Curie are there for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, and their family and friends. Helpline 0800 090 2309 Website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie produce a useful ebook - The Rough Guide to End of Life A list of all Marie Curie resources and booklets for anyone affected by terminal illness in the UK created by Marie Curie Trust https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/publications/all
Independent Age provides a range of information and advice, including welfare, legal and financial.www.independentage.org/information/personal-life/ when-someone-dies tel: 0800 319 6789
A Child of Mine provides emotional and practical support to bereaved parents and families.www.achildofmine.org.uk tel: 07803 751 229 Naomi House & Jacks Place provide one-to-one counselling and bereavement support in a number of areas including Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey www.naomihouse.org.uk tel: 01962 760060
St Michael’s Hospice Bereavement Walk & Talk Monthly on the 3rd Friday of each month, Starting at the Hospice RG24 9NB – meeting at 10.15 a.m for 10.30 start. Bereaved relatives of past Hospice patients only are invited to meet outside the Hospice at 10am for a leisurely 1hr walk returning to the Hospice of refreshments afterwards. Unfortunately, dogs or children are not permitted. Maximum participants in one group 10 plus walk lead. To book a place please contact: [email protected]or for more information see the St Michael’s Hospice website.
If you want to talk to someone about how you're feeling, or what you're experiencing and you feel it is affecting your mental health. If your life is in immediate danger call 999 or go to Accident and Emergency.
If you are safe and need someone to talk to, you can get support here: Call NHS Mental Health Crisis support on 111 Call Samaritans on 116 123 Text 'HANTS' to 85258 If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
Basingstoke Safe Haven Walk In Service is open 6pm and 10pm 365 days a year (including Bank Holidays) Phone 0300 303 5772Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3 Vyne Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5NL - no appointment needed. Video Call service. If it’s easier for you, we also provide support and advice through our virtual appointment system; simply click on the button below and you will be taken into a virtual waiting area, where an advisor will see you as soon as they are available, via video call. Get help now