Death in hospital.

What to do after the death of a loved one in hospital – step by step

The death of a loved one in the hospital is an incredibly difficult time. Despite the pain, many formalities must be completed. Below, we present a simple and clear step-by-step guide to what to do when someone dies in the hospital.

1. Confirmation of death by a doctor

After a patient's death, the doctor on duty must certify death. He is the one who issues the certificate. death certificate, which is the basis for further formal actions, including receiving a death certificate from the Civil Registry Office.

2. Reporting to the funeral home

Once you have obtained the death certificate, you should contact funeral homewho will collect the body from the hospital and take care of its storage and preparation for burial.

In Kwidzyn and the surrounding area you can count on the full support of the Funeral Home AJ Bobińscy, which:

  • will collect the body from any hospital in Poland (open 24 hours),

  • will take care of all the formalities,

  • will help organize the funeral in accordance with the family's wishes.

📞 Call: 606-957-476 – 24/7 assistance.

3. Receiving a death certificate

With the death certificate you should go to Civil Registry Office appropriate for the place of death. There you will receive:

  • Death certificate (in 3 copies),

  • Abridged copy of the death certificate (for official purposes).

4. Determining the form of the funeral

In consultation with the funeral home, you should decide:

  • will there be a funeral? secular Whether religious,

  • do you choose traditional burial Whether cremation.

The AJ Bobińscy funeral home offers comprehensive organization of all types of funerals – from classic to modern, with an urn.

5. Reporting to ZUS or KRUS

If the deceased was a pensioner or an annuity recipient, you must:

  • report the death to ZUS or KRUS,

  • submit an application for funeral allowance (up to PLN 4,000).

The funeral home can handle this on behalf of the family – a power of attorney is sufficient.

6. Other formalities

In the next few days it is worth:

  • report the death to the bank (to block the account),

  • inform your employer, school, insurance companies,

  • start inheritance proceedings at a notary or in court.

Support

Remember that every situation is different and requires an individualized approach. If necessary, consult with our AJ Bobińscy clinic, who can help you through this difficult time. This is all part of the grieving process, which is natural and inevitable. Remember that you are surrounded by support and are not alone.