In the unfortunate case of a death in the family, you may need some help and support. Understanding the process whilst grieving can be very challenging, which is why we have listed a number of helpful contacts for you.
In the unfortunate case of a death in the family you may need some help. We understand this can be a confusing time, having to deal with a process whilst grieving can be very challenging.
Here at Kenna and Turner we are here to help you through the process and have listed some helpful numbers you may need for your convenience.
If you have any questions, please contact us, we are here to help.
Contact UsIn the event of a death you will need to register this death in our Birkenhead office.
Death certificates are usually sent from your GP to the registrar or posted in the mail.
You can also fill out the death registration form from the Council to help speed up the process.
If a death occurs in the Wirral, you will need to register the death at this office in Birkenhead. You will need to contact the registrar and book an appointment to register the death.
Birkenhead Town Hall
Hamilton Square
Birkenhead
CH41 1ND
Tel: 0151 606 2020
In the case of an unexpected death, a postmortem examination may be required in certain cases. This will be handled by the coroner’s office and can take up to 14 days. In this case a temporary death certificate will be provided.
Coroner’s Office
Gerard Majella Courthouse
Boundary Street
Liverpool
L5 2QD
Tel: 0151 233 5770
If a death occurs at a local hospital you will need to visit to collect personal belongings and any relevant documentation the hospital may provide. You may need to call beforehand to let them know of your arrival for your convenience.
If you are in receipt of DSS or any other government benefit you may be entitled with help towards the costs of the funeral.
In this case we would advise you to contact the Bereavement office. You can find further help on the government website or by calling 0800 731 0469 for help over the telephone.
If you are struggling with a bereavement and need somebody to speak to, support is available. You can contact these services at anytime you feel you may need to reach out.
Cruse Bereavement Helpline – 0151 654 6604
Child Bereavement UK – 0800 028 8840
The Samaritans – 0845 90 90 90
Winston’s Wish (support for children) – 08088 020021
Wirral Widows and Widowers – https://www.meetup.com/topics/widow/gb/28/wirral/
If you need any further advise on the process here or just have any other questions about arranging a funeral, you can contact us on 0151 638 4444.
We have been arranging funeral’s in the Wirral for many year’s and are here to help you through this difficult time in a professional, considerate manner.
