

Once death has been confirmed, and the investigation by the police and physician has been concluded, the police may permit the preparation of the deceased for transfer if death occurred at home. If not possible, a forensic autopsy will be performed according to law. The police investigate the scene and decide, in consultation with the physician, whether it is possible to make a pronouncement on the cause of death. Where death occurs outside a healthcare facility, or where the deceased has not received the care of healthcare workers, the police are summoned, along with ambulance staff and a physician to confirm death. If a religious minister or other party visiting the sick and dying becomes aware that the person in question has changed their mind with respect to the funeral arrangements, this person is obligated to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are fulfilled, either with a written statement or the confirmation of summoned witnesses. In particular, a request for cremation must be respected. If the deceased's beliefs are not in line with the beliefs of the next of kin, the funeral service generally defers to the deceased's beliefs, although the next of kin may hold a separate memorial service in line with their beliefs. This is especially true of observing any religious beliefs the deceased may or may not have held. The deceased's wishes for their own funeral take precedence over any wishes of the next of kin. The general rule is that the identity of the deceased is not released until most of their closest family members have been notified.Īfter a death, the next of kin contact a minister, other religious officiant or funeral direction for information on the next steps.Īt this point, the next of kin must review any end-of-life wishes made by the deceased. In cases of a fatal accident, the reporters and other media representatives coordinate with the priest or police on when the identity of the deceased may be made public. When next of kin are not available in the area, the district minister in their vicinity is typically contacted so that they might be noticed in person. In the case of an accident, a church minister or a specially summoned police officer will deliver the news to the next of kin. When a person dies at a healthcare facility, or outside a facility where relatives are not present, next of kin will be notified as soon as possible. Such responses frequently relate to the manner of the death, which might be sudden or over an extended period of time. Grief and other responses to death vary and are highly personal.

When a person dies, there are a great deal of changes in lives of their family and friends.
