Guide
When someone dies at home.
A death at home is particularly close for relatives. There is, however, a calm order to follow.
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Topics in this guide
- Call the doctor
- Time to say goodbye
- Inform the funeral director
- If the cause is unclear
Call the doctor
First contact the family doctor or, outside office hours, the medical on-call service. The doctor confirms the death and issues the certificate.
Time to say goodbye
It is possible and usual to leave the deceased at home for some hours. Take time for a calm farewell.
Inform the funeral director
Once the certificate is available, you can call us. We collect the deceased with dignity – also at a later time on request.
If the cause is unclear
If the cause of death is unclear, the doctor calls the police. Until release, the deceased cannot be collected.
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