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

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.

Tell us about your needs

We recognise that some people have a disability, sensory loss or impairment which means that they need some assistance with accessing our services, or with obtaining information about them.

If you require any assistance, please Tell us about your needs.

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)