What should you do if a loved one dies at home?
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we can go through. In addition to the pain and sadness, we must also take a number of steps related to the formalities following the death. Below is a guide that can help during this difficult time.
1. Notify the emergency services
If death occurs at home, the first step is to call the emergency medical services by dialing 999 from a landline or 112 from a mobile phone. The attending physician will confirm the death and issue a death certificate. This is necessary for further formalities. (no facility can be commissioned to transport without a doctor's declaration of death).
2. Notification of the funeral home
Next, you should contact a funeral home. The funeral home staff will transport the deceased's body to a refrigerated storage facility. The funeral home will also assist you with funeral arrangements.
3. Obtaining a death certificate
Once you have the death certificate, you should register the death at the Civil Registry Office responsible for the deceased's place of death or the town where the deceased resided. The Civil Registry Office will issue you a death certificate, which is necessary for further formalities, such as settling inheritance matters.
4. Organizing the funeral
A funeral home can help with funeral arrangements, including selecting a coffin or urn, preparing the body for the funeral, creating an obituary, and agreeing on a date and location for the funeral. This is all part of the grieving process and the process of saying goodbye to a loved one.
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.