In a hospital
When someone dies in the hospital, the following steps are taken:
- The hospital staff will notify the treating doctor so that the medical death certificate can be signed.
- They will notify the next of kin and family members who will need to contact the Funeral Director. The Funeral Director will arrange for the transfer of the deceased person from the hospital to the funeral home.
- If required by the family, hospital staff can arrange for the hospital details and deceased person to be released to the Funeral Director.
