Bereavement Services at Royal Hospital Liverpool The Bereavement suite is where you will be provided with sympathetic support and assistance through the procedures following the death of a patient in hospital. We have private relatives rooms with a nice calming atmosphere where you can have a chat with the team or visit the deceased if required. The bereavement team provide help and emotional support for bereaved people in the following areas: Arranging completion of all documentation, including medical certificates Arranging cremation papers and collecting fees on behalf of medical staff Advice and information regarding funeral arrangements Emotional support to family, friends and extended relatives Liaising with hospital medical staff and mortuary Liaising with the Coroners staff, police, social workers and General Practitioners Providing advice regarding help from the Social Fund Explaining probate and legalities following death Tracing next of kin where no next of kin is recorded in the medical records Arranging a funeral where no next of kin has been found Seeking consent for hospital post mortem, tissue donation or other projects at the request of medical staff Providing training and information on bereavement related issues to other staff members. Bereavement support is available from the time of death up until the next of kin decide they no longer require that support. WEBSITE LINK Contact: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0151 706 3805 (answerphone available) Bereavement OfficeRoyal Liverpool HospitalPrescot StreetLiverpool L7 8XP Manage Cookie Preferences