Emergency services: Sudden death
If the death was unexpected, you should dial 999 and ask for an ambulance and police immediately. You will be told what to do by the operator to establish whether you can try and resuscitate the person. Leave the area untouched apart from any attempt at resuscitation. The paramedics will carry out resuscitation or will confirm the death.
If the death was expected, perhaps due to a terminal illness, you should contact the deceased's GP or nearest doctor. If it happened during the night, you do not need to contact the doctor until the following morning unless you want to.
Advice on bereavement
Registering a death
Funeral directors
If the death was expected, perhaps due to a terminal illness, you should contact the deceased's GP or nearest doctor. If it happened during the night, you do not need to contact the doctor until the following morning unless you want to.
Advice on bereavement
Registering a death
Funeral directors
