Help at a
difficult time
Useful links
It can be quite overwhelming when someone dies, because you are dealing with the emotional aspects as well as all the legal and administrative tasks. The good news is that there is plenty of help and guidance available.
The links to the most commonly used resources for the administration are below. Links for emotional support are here.
General information
This government website is a useful starting point as it takes you through each step and stage, with relevant links.
The Ministry of Justice has access to statutory forms.
Registering a death
A death must be registered in the district in which it occurred, regardless of where the person lived. It must be registered within 5 days of death, unless the coroner is involved (see below). The links below take you to the specific districts;
The Bereavement Register
This takes names off mailing lists, stopping most advertising mail.
Coroners’ Service
The coroner is a doctor/lawyer who has responsibility for investigating deaths occurring in particular situations. A coroner can arrange for a post-mortem examination of the body.
There are a number of reasons why a death might have to be reported to the coroner. It may be because:
- There was no doctor treating the deceased during the last illness and therefore there is no doctor who is legally qualified to issue a medical certificate of the cause of death
- The doctor certifying the death has not seen the deceased after the death or within 14 days of the death
- The death was the result of an accident, injury or self neglect
- The death occurred during an operation or was the result of an industrial disease related to the deceased’s occupation.
In all these circumstances the registrar is legally required to report the death to the coroner in order to properly establish the cause of death. The registrar cannot register the death until the coroner has notified the registrar.
Lelley Fields documents
All documents that are specific to Lelley Fields Crematorium services and memorials can be found here. Click on the relevant button below to download the required form.
Charity & support
There are many organisations offering support and guidance during and after bereavement, including these below;
Cruse
Provides information and support for those dealing with bereavement
Sands
Gives information and support to those affected by the death of a baby
Widowed and Young
Peer to peer support to anyone aged under 50 when their partner has died
At a loss
Helping you find the right support and counselling
Survivors of Bereavement by suicide
For people bereaved as a result of suicide
Widowed and Young
Run by the bereaved, for the bereaved to provide help and reassurance
Child Bereavement UK
For anyone affected by a child grieving or dying
Grief encounter
Providing a lifeline to children and young people affected by the death of someone close to them
The Cinnamon Trust
Providing long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved into accommodation that does not accept pets
Cats Protection
Helping with rehoming cats when their owner has died or moved into accommodation that does not accept pets
FitMums
Gentle activity sessions for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Sessions are free and suitable for all
The Humber Wellbeing Hub
The Humber Wellbeing hub has been purposefully developed to support people with mental health issues or who maybe experiencing thoughts of suicide. Our focus is that of the community, connection and kindness to support meeting our aim
Talking About Loss
Talking About Loss provide warm, friendly and supportive peer-led meet-up groups for like-minded people to talk freely about loss.
Dove House Hospice
Providing essential bereavement support for local families, including child bereavement groups and social groups for the whole community
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