DEATH OF A LOVED ONE IN AN AGED CARE FACILITY PERTH

Here we explain what happens in the event of the death of a loved one in an aged care facility Perth.

There are regulations and laws concerning death certification and coronial procedures when a death occurs in a nursing home or aged care facility in Perth.

Death is to be verified and the certification of death must occur which is usually by the General Practitioner. In certain instances deaths must be reported to the coroner.

If an aged care facility requests you to nominate a funeral director for when the time comes, simply provide them with the Remembrance Funerals contact number.

Notification of the death

When a death occurs, the aged care stafff will contact the Doctor and notify you of the death. We will then liaise with you to coordinate the removal of the body and the completion of the death certificate.

Removing your loved on from the residence

Legally most aged care facilities must remove the body from their premises immediately. This means that you will need to engage our services very quickly.

Please contact us for any assistance you may require.