Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mortuary and Bereavement Services

This is a service that the Trust provides when someone dies (either in hospital or in the community), as there are many arrangements to be made.

How we can help

Following a death, please contact the Mortuary and Bereavement Services the next working day.

We provide advice, support and assistance to bereaved relatives and carers by helping them through the procedures following a death.

We can help you deal with issues such as:

• Contact with the Coroner Service  
• Collecting the MCCD (Medical Certificate of Cause of Death)
• Arranging viewings
• Liaising with funeral directors
• Other legal documentation that may be required

Opening times

Contact

Tel: 01793 604392 or 01793 604393

At times, this line can be very busy and we apologise if you are connected to a voicemail message.

Please be assured that we will respond to messages as soon as we can.

Further information

Please see:

• Arrangements at the hospital
• Registering the death
• Useful links
• Bereavement Information Booklet - A Practical Guide For Family And Friends (pictured right)
• COVID-19 Changes to Bereavement Booklet (a temporary supplement to the booklet above)