What to do when someone dies
These days, many people die in a hospital or aged care facility. When this occurs, the staff takes care of the medical necessities and requirements.
When a person dies at home with support from hospice or palliative care services, the 'on duty' staff will help with the formalities such as notifying the treating doctor and obtaining the medial death certificate.
The staff from these health services will help you and even call the funeral director on your behalf to arrange the transfer of the person who died, to the funeral home.
When an unexpected death occurs in a home, hospital or public place then that death is referred to the State Coroner's Office. At this point, you may require the more immediate assistance of a Funeral Director.
