Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances.

Telephone: 0800 0246 121

Website: www.nationalbereavementservice.org

Bereavement Advice

On behalf of St. Johns Medical Centre, we wish to convey our deepest sympathy for your recent bereavement and loss. At this very distressing time there are often many decisions and arrangements which need to be made. The below is some useful information and contact details to help you. If you need any further help or support, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01476 348484. For further bereavement support, please visit the National Bereavement Service https://ardens.live/National-Bereavement-Service

Registering the Death

You will normally need to register the death within 5 days. A booked appointment with the registrar is usually required, but a death can also be registered by post. To register a death, you will need the Death Certificate and various documents confirming the identity and details of the deceased individual.

A service who will contact all government and local council departments to notify them of a death, for example council offices, libraries, blue badge, electoral service, housing departments, passport office, pension & DVLA

A burial or cremation can only take place after the death’s registered. There are many things to consider when arranging a funeral. Most people use a funeral director, though you can arrange a funeral yourself.

Offering support to you after the death of someone close

Offering support to those bereaved by a suicide

National charity to support those in later life, including those who have suffered recent bereavement

Offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to help people resolve bereavement issues

A self-help guide for people suffering from bereavement