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What to do when someone dies
Three steps you need to take following a death
1.
Informing the Registrar
The G.P. responsible for the person who has died will provide the Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death (MCCD) and inform the Registrar. If the death occurred in a hospital, the Medical Examiner will inform the Registrar.
2.
Register the death
When someone passes away in England or Wales, the death has to be registered within FIVE days of the occurrence, in the district where the death occurred. Since March 2020, due to the issues presented by COVID-19, remote registration (telephone) has been, and remains in, effect.
3.
Start the funeral arrangements
When you are ready to start arranging the funeral, you will need to find out if there is a Will, a pre-paid funeral plan, or if there are written instructions about a funeral. You will then need to decide whether to have a burial or cremation if there is no mention of this. Finally, you need to choose a funeral director to help you.
SUPPORTIVE & SYMPATHETIC GUIDANCE
Most importantly, you need
to find support
In the first few days following the death of a loved one, it is important to find support in a family member or friend.
They can help you with the initial arrangements you need to make, helping to take the stress away from you.
An honest and trusted approach
Knowing when to listen and when to offer guidance is vital to us
Even if the death was expected, you will still probably feel numb, shocked, or so upset, you seemingly cease to function. These responses are quite 'normal' in this situation. One thing you could think about is whether there is a person, family member or even people you can contact to support and help you or even be with you over the first few days at least. We are also here to help offer support and guidance to you.
Our understanding, sympathetic and caring team offer a full 24-hour funeral service. We are here to offer advice and assistance whenever you may need it, whatever the time of day or night.
Start making arrangements
Once you have completed the necessary steps to register a death and obtain a Medical Certificate, you then need to start making the funeral arrangements. We have a range of options to help tailor the funeral to your loved one, creating the perfect send-off.
Personalise the funeral
At Shoobridge Funeral Services, we listen to you. We understand that in this difficult time, you wish to create the perfect funeral for your loved one. This is why we offer a variety of service options, flower displays and coffin arrangements.
Why choose Shoobridge?
Over the many years we have served as funeral directors in East Devon, we have built many relationships within the local communities in and around Honiton, Exeter and Exmouth. We have shared the kind appreciation of families for our professional and caring funeral services.
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