When someone close to you dies, you may not know what to do. There are steps that must be taken, and this can be a daunting prospect when you’re already coping with grief.
We’re here to provide advice and assistance at every stage of the process, including helping you to fill out any forms. If there’s anything that you’re unsure of, please don’t hesitate to call us.
REGISTERINGADEATH
It’s best to register the death as soon as possible. Deaths in Scotland must be registered within 8 days, and many crematoria and cemeteries won’t proceed with the funeral until the death has been registered.
If you have them, gather up your loved one’s:
Death certificate
Birth certificate
Marriage/civil partnership certificate
Medical card
Bring these items to a registration office near you. You can find a registration office online or ask us for contact details.
HOW
TO
GET
A DEATH
CERTIFICATE
The death certificate is issued by a doctor once he or she is satisfied with the cause of death. If your loved one died at home, you will have to call out a doctor for a home visit. If they died in a hospital, hospice or nursing home, the staff there should supply you with the death certificate.
REGISTRATIONADVICE
FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS
Writing an obituary notice can be very difficult when there’s so much that you want to say. We can provide guidance and advice to make the task a little easier.
THEGRIEVINGPROCESS
If you have suffered a loss, you may already be experiencing feelings of grief. It’s important to make sure that you have a strong support network around you. We will give you what help we can, but it’s important to also accept the help of your friends, family and professional counsellors. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve – your loss is unique, and so is your grief.
FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE DIES, CALL US TODAY ON0141 424 0300
“When we lost our dad, one phone call to Desmond Maguire took care of everything.” June and Kay Diamond, Toryglen
“We would recommend Desmond Maguire Funeral Directors to anyone.” June and Kay Diamond, Toryglen
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED THE DEATH, YOU CAN START MAKING
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED THE DEATH, YOU CAN START MAKING