Service Information

Bereavement services

Bereavement team at ESNEFT

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of people who have sadly died whilst under our care.

We appreciate the need for clear information and guidance and will do our utmost to support you and your family.

The bereavement team are here to advise you. The steps involved in registering the death and dealing with the various documents can be both daunting and confusing. Please be assured we will do all we can to make the process as simple as we can for you.

Adult and child bereavement

We have bereavement suites at both Colchester and Ipswich hospitals where you can meet with a bereavement officer. We provide help and advice on a range of matters concerning death registration, deaths referred to the Coroner and funeral arrangements.

We arrange for the completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death which you need in order to register the death.

We can arrange appointments in the hospital mortuary for you to visit your loved one.