Making funeral arrangements is a most unwanted task, but one that may be a little easier by knowing what to do.

The funeral director will help by procuring all necessary documents, and helping you complete and send them to the proper authorities.

Your part will be to obtain and supply the particulars of the deceased, as required by law: addresses; occupation; names of parents; marriage and children information (if any), etc.

If at any time you have any questions or special requirements to be carried out, remember we are entirely at your disposal, and will guide you through every step of the way.

Procedures Which Make Up Coroner’s Matter

When the situation becomes a “coroner’s matter”, the initial procedure is for the police to arrange a government contractor to transport the deceased to the local morgue, from the place where death occurred.

(Costs for transporting the deceased to the coroner’s morgue are paid by the government. No charges are made for
the issuance of certificates by the coroner’s office.)

In due course (usually 1-5 days) the coroner will complete the findings (post mortem) into the matter.

The normal practice, undertaken by the coroner, is to call for a government medical officer’s report.

The coroner will also have the forms signed by you and completed with the funeral director.

When all legal and medical conditions are met to the satisfaction of the coroner, a Coroner’s Report will be issued.
The funeral director, acting on your behalf, will collect the necessary burial or cremation permits.

The deceased will then be transported to the funeral director’s mortuary – and arrangements for the funeral
may proceed.

Coroner's Matter Destitute Persons
– Cremation or Burial

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All procedures and steps, previously described, are also in the case of a deceased destitute person. Funeral costs are met by the Department of Health.

Making the Funeral Arrangements

As soon as legalities have been completed, the funeral may take place within 24 hours. The funeral director will discuss with you the steps involved and the services that are usually provided. The services are: Funeral directors service fee; Cemetery/cremation charges; Doctor’s certificates; Removal / relocation fee; Casket as selected; Clergy fee; Floral tributes; Newspaper notices; Mourning coaches; Preparation for viewing; Certified death certificate; Embalming / dressing fees; Organist / musician fee; Verger fees and Collection of ashes.