What to Do When
Someone Dies

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What to Do First

When someone dies, it’s never an easy time. It’s perfectly natural to feel bewildered and confused.

The steps to take after someone has died are slightly different depending on where the death has occured, and the circumstances of the death.

You can read more about what to do based on your specific circumstances below:

What Are the Circumstances of the Death?

Death at Home

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Death in a Care Home

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Death at Hospital

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Sudden or Unexpected Death

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Death Abroad & Repatriation

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Death of a Baby or Child

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Other Considerations

After the death has been confirmed, there are a number of other practical tasks that need to be undertaken.

We signpost you to more information about all these things below:

Registering the Death
Accessing Bereavement Support

Arranging a Funeral with Gillotts

For over 150 years, Gillotts have been a comforting presence, guiding families through the delicate process of creating truly unique and personal farewells. We’re proud to be a trusted leader in our community, where generations have placed their faith in us to honour a person’s life.

Our funeral homes are located in Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley, Stapleford, and Selston, and we also support families in the surrounding towns of Ilkeston, Derby, and Nottingham.

Our teams are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. We’re your neighbours, your friends, and we understand the importance of local support during difficult times. We’re here to help you, whenever you need us.

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