At Home,

When a Loved One passes away at Home:

Contact a Doctor: If a loved one passes away at home expectedly, the first step is to contact the doctor who most recently attended them. They will visit your home to certify that death has occurred. If the death occurs and the GP is unavailable, a locum doctor may attend on their behalf. The following morning they will contact the GP to inform them that the death has occurred.

When the death has been confirmed by the doctor, contact us at any time, on 091 562 866 for support.

Notify family and friends of their passing and consider your wishes for the funeral service.

In the Care of a Hospital, Hospice or Nursing Home,

Inform the Staff: If your loved one was in a healthcare facility, the staff will assist with the initial steps, including contacting a doctor to certify the death.

When the death has been confirmed by the doctor, contact us at any time, on 091 562 866 for support.

Notify family and friends of their passing and consider your wishes for the funeral service.

Unexpectedly,

This can be a very difficult and sad time. Please contact us on 091 562 866 and we will help you navigate through this difficult period.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to get assistance towards the funeral expenses.

For more information please visit https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/social-welfare-payments/death-related-benefits/benefits-and-entitlements-following-a-death/

A post mortem (sometimes called an autopsy) is an examination carried out by a pathologist after a death where it is necessary to establish the medical cause of death.

The majority of deaths do not require any post mortem because the medical cause of death can be certified by a doctor who has been treating the deceased in the months prior to the death, i.e. a GP or hospital doctor.

If the death occurred at home, the next of kin or nearest relative present at the death must register the death by bringing a Medical Certificate stating the cause of death to the appropriate Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, usually within five days.

The appropriate Registrar is determined by where the death took place, not where the deceased lived. The deceased’s family doctor (GP) normally issues the medical certificate, but it can be any doctor.

The hospital usually registers the death if the death happened in hospital.

Deaths referred to the County or City Coroner are registered when the Registrar receives a certificate of the post-mortem examination or inquest from the Coroner.