Paying your last respects

Paying your last respects

For deaths occurring in hospital:

If a death occurs within working hours 09.00 to 15.30, you can contact the mortuary staff on 534214.

If a death occurs outside working hours, at the weekend or during bank or public holiday’s relatives are advised to contact the hospital switchboard on 01983 524081 who will contact the on-call mortuary technician to arrange an appointment for you to view your loved one.

Viewings are arranged by appointment only. Relatives are advised not to arrive at the chapel of rest without making a prior appointment. This is because the mortuary is not staffed all the time, another family may be viewing or police identification may be taking place. There is parking available directly outside the chapel of rest.

For deaths occurring outside of hospital:

You can contact your nominated Funeral Director to arrange a viewing in their own chapel of rest.