Most people only arrange one funeral in their lifetime. While it is an honour to have been entrusted with arranging the funeral of a loved one, the process may appear to be somewhat daunting.
We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. We do not use an answering service so your call will always be answered personally by one of our funeral directors, even if you call us in the middle of the night or at the weekend.
To contact us simply call 0191 5191645
Preparing to say the final goodbye
The Coroner may need to be informed e.g. if the doctor did not see the deceased at least 28 days before the death occurred or if the doctor is unhappy about the cause of death. The Coroner will decide if a post-mortem is necessary. If after a post-mortem the cause of death cannot be established, an inquest may be held, Whether the death of a loved one is anticipated or unexpected, there are a number of things which must be done following a death
Who to notify
Immediately following the death, you should notify the next of kin, the deceased’s family doctor (GP) and the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths. You should also notify a funeral director, who will help you with the funeral arrangements and guide you through the decisions which need to be made. Glen Miller Funeral Directors are available to assist 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Simply call us on 0191 5191645. Most people die of natural causes. However, if the death is sudden and unexpected, the Coroner may need to be informed e.g. if the doctor did not see the deceased at least 28 days before the death occurred or if the doctor is unhappy about the cause of death. The Coroner will decide if a post-mortem is necessary. If after a post-mortem the cause of death cannot be established, an inquest may be held.
How to register a death…
To register a death, you must bring a medical certificate stating the cause of death to the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths most convenient to you, within three months of the date on which the death occurred. The following information is required in order to register the death.
Who can register
– Close relative of deceased
– Relative in attendance during their last illness
– A relative living in the district where the death occurred
– A person present at death
– The person sealing with the funeral
Documents required
– Medical certificate of death – Medical card if available – Birth Certificate & information regarding the date of birth
Information required
– Date and place of death full name of deceased(Maiden name if applicable)
– Date and place of birth
– Occupation and home address
If married, full name and occupation of surviving spouse
Certificates
– Disposal Certificates for the funeral director
– Social Security Certificate to be handed in at the D.S.S offices with any pension books
– Copies of entry of death for bank, insurance, solicitors.
Informing the Department of Social Security
– If the person who died was in receipt of a social welfare payment, including a state pension, or was a dependent on another person’s payment, you will also need to inform the Department of Social Security
