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What to do when someone dies

If someone you love has died, you may be wondering what needs to happen now.

 

What you need to do depends on where

the person died and whether their

death was expected.

 

You do not need to work everything out

at once.

 

Start by choosing the situation that is

closest to yours.

 

If you would rather speak to someone,

call us on 0800 77 202 44.

 

Or choose what has happened below ↓

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WHAT HAS HAPPENED?

EXPECTED DEATH AT HOME

EXPECTED DEATH AT CARE HOME/HOSPICE

EXPECTED DEATH
AT HOSPITAL

UNEXPECTED DEATH
 

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Has the Coroner
Become involved? 

Caring for someone after death Gentle Endings.avif

FOR EXPECTED DEATH ONLY

Optional practical care after death

If you are spending some time together at home

You may want some simple guidance on caring for their body during this time.

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