4. Medical Examiner’s Team

Within a few days of the death, you will be contacted by the Medical Examiner’s Team, who are independent from the care your loved on has received. The Medical Examiner Team will facilitate the completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) with the GP who has been looking after them. The Medical Examiner Team will be able to explain the cause of death, and aim to answer any questions and assist with any concerns you may have. The team will then be able to explain the next steps which will allow you to Register the death. Once you have Registered the death the Registrar will produce the Certified copies of the Death Certificate. You will be able to buy as many as you wish, there is a charge for each.

The Medical Examiner Team can be contacted on 01392 408396.