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An expected death in a Hospital

What to do after an expected death in hospital in Leicester

You can call me before the hospital paperwork is complete

When someone passes away in hospital, the ward or bereavement team will deal with the medical and release process. You do not need to wait until your loved one is ready to leave before choosing a funeral director. Call me when you feel ready, and I will explain what the hospital is likely to do next and liaise with them when the necessary paperwork is complete.

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Available day and night, 24 hours a day. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals.

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Something important to knowThe hospital controls the medical paperwork and release. Calling me early simply means you have someone beside you who understands the process.

Clear guidance, one step at a time

From the hospital to Bay Tree’s care

The hospital will guide the formal process. I can guide your family and take responsibility for the funeral arrangements.

  1. 01

    Speak with the ward or bereavement team

    They will explain the immediate hospital process and how the Medical Examiner or Coroner will be involved.

  2. 02

    Call me when you feel ready

    You can choose Bay Tree before the paperwork is finished. Tell me which hospital and ward is involved, and I will explain the likely next step.

  3. 03

    The official review takes place

    For a non-coronial death, the Medical Examiner reviews the proposed cause of death. If the Coroner is involved, the hospital or Coroner’s office will explain the process.

  4. 04

    The hospital gives the release

    Once the necessary paperwork and release are in place, we can liaise with the hospital and bring your loved one into our care in Blaby.

  5. 05

    We arrange the funeral together

    You do not have to make every choice immediately. We can meet privately or begin with a simple telephone conversation.

Why making the call matters

Calling early gives you one person to come back to

Hospital processes can involve wards, bereavement offices, the Medical Examiner, Registrar and sometimes the Coroner. My role is to keep the funeral side straightforward. You can tell me what you have been told, and I will help you understand what it means without asking you to chase every department yourself.

Call Samantha — 0116 278 8868 Arrange a time to talk
Choose Bay Tree before hospital release
I can liaise with the hospital when the time is right
No need to register the death before calling me
No pressure to choose the funeral during the first call
Samantha Ward, lady funeral director at Bay Tree Funerals

What to tell me on the first call

You do not have to remember everything

I will ask only the questions needed to understand what is happening now. It is completely fine to say that you do not know. I can make a note of what is still being dealt with and guide you from there.

Which hospital and wardOr the bereavement office you have spoken with
What the hospital has told youIt is fine if the paperwork is not complete
Your loved one’s full nameSo I can make an accurate note for later liaison
Your name and telephone numberThat is enough information for us to begin
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Local hospital and hospice guidance

Read the page for the place caring for your loved one

These pages explain the local bereavement-office process and how I liaise with each organisation when the paperwork is ready.

Hospital guidanceLeicester Royal InfirmaryWard, bereavement office and release process Hospital guidanceGlenfield HospitalBereavement team and transfer into our care Hospice guidanceLOROS HospiceA gentle transition from hospice care

Cared for locally in Blaby

Your loved one stays here with us

Once your loved one comes into our care, they remain at Bay Tree Funerals in our own private Chapel of Rest in Blaby. I personally oversee their care and remain connected to your family’s wishes and arrangements.

Our own private Chapel of Rest
Personally overseen by Samantha
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More Immediate Help

When a Death Occurs Choose the guidance that matches what has happened. Registering a Death The Medical Examiner and registration process in plain English. Expected Death at Home The usual first steps after an expected death at home.

Questions families often ask

Expected Death in Hospital questions

Can I choose Bay Tree before the hospital releases my loved one?

Yes. You can appoint Bay Tree at any stage. The hospital must complete its own paperwork and release process before we can bring your loved one into our care.

Do I need to register the death before calling a funeral director?

No. You can call me before registration. I will explain what can begin while the Medical Examiner, Registrar or Coroner process continues.

Will Bay Tree contact the hospital?

Yes. Once we have the necessary family authority and the hospital is ready, we can liaise with the bereavement team and arrange the transfer into our care.

Can the funeral take place outside Leicester?

Yes. The hospital where someone passed away does not decide where the funeral must take place. I can arrange a suitable crematorium, cemetery, church or other venue according to your family’s wishes.

Where will my loved one stay after leaving hospital?

They will be cared for at Bay Tree Funerals in our private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.

Whenever you feel ready

One phone call is enough to begin

You do not need to prepare anything or make every decision before you ring. Tell me what has happened, and I will calmly explain the next step.

Call me on 0116 278 8868 Arrange a time to talk

Available day and night, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals. Independent funeral directors in Blaby, supporting families throughout Leicester and Leicestershire.

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