We understand that with your cultural beliefs you need the funeral for your loved one to take place as soon as possible after their death. We know how important this is for you, and we will aim to have the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) completed by a doctor as soon as possible. However we have a legal process that we must adhere to and we ask that you allow us the time to complete this without constant distraction therefore you do not need to attend the hospital or telephone us for regular updates; in fact, numerous calls from understandably worried relatives can cause a significant delay.
We would ask that you:
- Nominate a family member friend to be our point of call, this person can make the initial contact where we will discuss the process, take down the funeral directors name and contact number and update them once the MCCD has been completed.
- You complete any required cultural customs on the ward if appropriate to do so, we also have different Chaplaincy that will be able to support the family at this time.
- You contact and engage your funeral directors so that they are aware.
Page last updated: 14 October 2024
