Kings Funeral Services

Why you should choose Kings Funeral Services?

The selection of a funeral provider requires you to take so many factors into account. At Kings Funeral Services, we believe your requirements will be satisfied in every instance.

What do I do when someone dies at a hospital or nursing home?

When a death occurs in a nursing home or at a hospital, the first person to contact is generally the doctor. The nursing home or hospital staff will do this on your behalf. By law, a certificate to verify the cause of death must be signed by a doctor or the Coroner. Most private hospitals and nursing homes now ask families to nominate their preferred funeral company at the time of admission. If we have been nominated by you, the hospital or nursing home will contact us directly.

What happens when an unexpected death occurs?

When an unexpected death occurs in a home, hospital or public place then that death is referred to the State Coroner’s Office. At this point you may require the more immediate assistance of a Funeral Director. We will liaise with the State Coroner’s Office on your behalf. The funeral will not be able to be advertised until such time as the Coroner’s Office has determined the date that they will ‘release’ the deceased.