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THE KIRKWOOD SUPPORT LIFE ®

A GUIDE TO

HELP YOU DURING YOUR BEREAVEMENT

A GUIDE TO HELP YOU DURING YOUR BEREAVEMENT The Kirkwood provides specialist care, free of charge, to adults from all communities in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support is also provided for their family members, friends and carers, both during the illness and after death. In order to achieve this, we rely upon the many volunteers who donate their time to complement the work of the staff. The Kirkwood is a Registered Charity (No. 512987). Any donations toward the cost of caring is always appreciated.

CONTENTS Page How The Kirkwood Counselling Team can help

Practical arrangements

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Registering the death

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Coroners, Post Mortems and Inquests

Choosing a Funeral Director

Burial or Cremation

People you may need to inform

Checklist 12 Things which may need returning

Stopping Junk Mail 14 Dealing with a deceased person’s money and property 15 Grief/Grieving 16 - 17 Thoughts from others who have used our services 18 Grief in children and young people

Supporting a bereaved friend or relative

Places to contact for help

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Did you know?

Leaving a gift in your Will

In Lieu of flowers and In Memoriam Donations

List of Funeral Directors

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HOW THE KIRKWOOD COUNSELLING TEAM CAN HELP The Kirkwood Counselling Team can help you in the following ways: • Counselling and Psychotherapy • Telephone Counselling & Telephone Support • Family Support • Couples Support • Bereavement Support Group • Newly Bereaved Group Children We do not offer counselling to children and young people under 18, however the team are available to offer advice, support and signposting to more appropriate services if required. We have a selection of books and leaflets which may be helpful to you to have conversations with your children. Often, family members or significant caregivers are in the best position to help their children through a bereavement. We are here to offer support with this.

PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS 1. WHAT TO DO FIRST The Medical Examiner and registering a death When someone dies at the Kirkwood, The Medical Examiner Office is informed of the death by the hospice doctor. Medical Examiners are senior medical doctors who have a statutory responsibility to independently review the cause of all deaths. They make sure that the cause of death on the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) is accurate and decide whether there should be further investigations by the coroner. You will be contacted by The Medical Examiner’s office who will be able to confirm the deceased’s cause of death, discuss the care they received, answer any questions or concerns, and explain the wording on the medical certificate agreed by the doctor and Medical Examiner. The Medical Examiner will send the medical certificate to the Registrar and explain to you what you will need to do. You have 5 days to register the death once the Medical Examiner has contacted you. When someone dies at home, the first official telephone call should be to the GP who will need to confirm the death. The GP will contact the Medical Examiner as above before issuing a medical certificate. The Medical Examiner will send the medical certificate to the Registrar. If the death happens during the night or outside normal surgery hours, there will be an out of hours number for you to contact.

Who may register a death? Regulations state that only certain people can register a death with the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths: • A relative of the deceased who was present at the time of death • A relative of the deceased in attendance during the last illness • A relative of the deceased residing in the same local district • A person present at the time of death • The occupier i.e. Matron or Officer in Charge of a nursing home or rest home, provided they knew of the illness before the death • The person responsible for the disposal of the body i.e. an executor, solicitor or similar You will need to take with you: • The deceased’s birth and marriage certificate (if available) You will need to know: • The full name and address of the deceased (maiden name if applicable) • Their date and place of birth • Occupation of the deceased • The name, date of birth and occupation of spouse if applicable • If married more than once, the names of former spouses 3

The Registrar will give you Whilst at the time of publishing this leaflet all information is correct, should any procedures differ, the Registrars will advise you. • Certificate for Burial or Cremation (known as the Green Form) unless the Coroner has given you an Order for Burial or a Certificate for Cremation. Whichever form you are given will be needed by the Funeral Director so that the funeral can be held • A certificate of Registration of Death (form BD8) for the Department for Work and Pensions • In addition you may buy as many copies of the Full Death Certificate as you require, for example for banks or insurance claims

2. REGISTERING THE DEATH Deaths that occur in The Kirkwood or at a place within the Kirklees area can be registered at the Huddersfield or Dewsbury Office. You will need to register the death normally within five days of the person dying: Huddersfield Register Office Civic Centre 1 High Street Huddersfield HD1 2NF Telephone: 01484 221030 Dewsbury Register Office The Town Hall Wakefield Old Road Dewsbury WF12 8DG Telephone: 01924 324733 The offices are open: Mon: 9.00am-5.00pm Tues: 9.00am-5.00pm Wed: 9.00am-5.00pm Thur: 9.00am-5.00pm Fri:

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3. CORONERS, POST MORTEMS AND INQUESTS In some circumstances the death may have to be referred to the Coroners Office. The Coroner is a doctor or lawyer appointed by a local authority to investigate certain deaths. These may include an unexplained or sudden death, an accidental death, or if the death was a result of an industrial disease for example, mesothelioma (this is not a complete list). Referrals to the Coroner are infrequent and should not be a cause for concern. The role of the Coroner is to establish the cause of a person’s death; therefore in some cases, a post mortem and inquest may be ordered. The family will be kept informed of what is happening throughout this process. The death cannot be registered whilst the Coroner is still investigating it. However, this does not necessarily mean that the funeral will have to be delayed. A Coroner’s interim certificate can be issued so that you can continue with funeral or other practical arrangements.

4. CHOOSING A FUNERAL DIRECTOR The choice of a Funeral Director is important. You should feel comfortable and confident with them. You can ask any Funeral Director for an estimated cost before making a commitment to use their services. It is reasonable to seek estimates from more than one company. The Funeral Director needs to know and discuss with you: • The name, age and religion of the deceased • The place of death and name of the doctor who has signed the medical certificate • Any particular requests left by the deceased • If burial or cremation is required • The type of service, hymns, cars, flowers, newspaper notices etc. you would like • The style of coffin The Funeral Director will need the Green Form from the Registrar’s Office.

5. BURIAL OR CREMATION Cremation If you choose cremation, an additional form is required. If the death occurred in The Kirkwood this form will be completed at The Kirkwood by two doctors and will be collected by your Funeral Director. Costs of crematoria are governed by local authorities. Ashes can be buried in the churchyard or cemetery or they can be kept or scattered (although in some places, consent may be required to do so). Burial Your family may already have reserved a burial plot for which you will have a deed or grant. This will show the plot number of the existing grave. You will need to take this document to your Funeral Director. If you do not have a reserved plot then your Funeral Director will advise and assist you on the availability of a new plot. Some churchyards are no longer open for burials because there is no space left.

6. PEOPLE YOU MAY NEED TO INFORM There may be various people or organisations who need to be informed of the death: • Solicitors • Bank or Building Society (if there is a joint account the partner can continue to draw cash) • Employer or Trade Union (check if any wages or pension are due) • Tax Office • Department for Work and Pensions to cancel pensions, allowances, benefits, etc. • Local Social Services if meals on wheels, home care, day centre transport was used • The Family Doctor (GP) • Landlord • Insurance including motor insurance (anyone driving a vehicle insured only in the deceased person’s name is not legally insured) • Gas, electricity, telephone companies, Royal Mail, milk deliveries, newsagents (change the name for future accounts or cancel services if the home is left unoccupied) • Library, subscriptions, clubs

7. CHECKLIST Done Wait to hear from the Medical Examiner Check that the medical certificate is being sent electronically Make appointment at Registrar’s Office Register the death Contact funeral director Contact solicitor if necessary Notify Department for Work and Pensions Contact any private pension providers Inform bank or building society Notify any private insurance companies Notify council tax office Return blue badge for disabled parking Contact family doctor (GP) Contact dentist Cancel any future outpatient appointments Inform utility companies Return any medical equipment Contact Gateway to Care to cancel services Inform DVLA and return driving licence Contact car insurance company Cancel any online accounts Cancel any subscriptions

8. THINGS WHICH MAY NEED RETURNING • Passport - Liverpool Passport Office • Driving licence - return to DVLA, Swansea • Car registration documents to record change of ownership - contact DVLA, Swansea • Blue Badge for disabled parking - return to local authority • Library books and tickets - return to local authority • Any NHS or Hospice equipment on loan • Stair lift - contact the Kirklees Direct team on: 01484 414933 • Wheelchair services: 01422 312729 • All other equipment - Kirklees Medequip Services: 01484 728970 • Medication in the home - return to supplying pharmacy

9. STOPPING JUNK MAIL If someone you know has died, the amount of unwanted marketing post being sent to them can be greatly reduced which helps to stop painful daily reminders. By registering with the free service www.stopmail.co.uk the names and addresses of the deceased are removed from mailing lists, stopping most advertising mail within as little as six weeks. If you cannot access the internet you can call 0333 006 8114, where you will be asked for very simple information that will take only a few minutes to complete. Alternatively, ask the bereavement team for a leaflet that can be returned in the post. This free of charge service provided by the Bereavement Support Network will actively reduce the unwanted marketing mail but also can help reduce the likelihood of identity theft following the death of someone close. The information is not used for any other purpose and you only have to complete this once. Additionally to Stop Mail a comparable service can also be accessed from the Bereavement Register or Deceased Preference Service if you would prefer to use them.

10. DEALING WITH A DECEASED PERSON’S MONEY AND PROPERTY When a person dies, somebody has to take the responsibility of dealing with their estate and this is often a family member or a close relative. It may be that all of these arrangements were discussed and sorted out before the person died, but sometimes this is not the case. If the deceased person left a Will, and it names someone other than yourself as the ‘executor’, then you should contact that person immediately. It is the ‘executor’ who will deal with the estate. If the Will is invalid or if there is no Will at all, then the person who deals with the estate is called the ‘administrator’. If you have any doubts about these roles or you are unsure what to do, there is a lot of useful information you can access on the internet at: www.direct.gov.uk If you do not have access to the internet you may seek advice by contacting your local Citizens Advice Bureau, Age UK, Law Centre or a Solicitor. They will be able to help you. There is information in this booklet if you are interested in leaving a gift to The Kirkwood.

GRIEF / GRIEVING Grief The death of a family member or friend can be a devastating experience and can bring about stronger emotions than you have previously felt. For some people the grieving starts at the time of death; for others it starts at the time of diagnosis. Grief may involve a series of changes in our life-style and in our attitude to living. It is a social and emotional upheaval - the world with which we are familiar has changed, so we may need to be able to adapt to new circumstances. Change can be stressful, it is often difficult to get used to new situations. How we cope with grief depends on how close we were to the person who died, on our age, on our personality, the amount of support we get from others and on our own beliefs about life and death. Grieving is part of bereavement and it can affect people in different ways. Grieving may include some of the following: • Numbness and difficulty accepting that the person has died • Thinking you have seen or heard the person or searching for them • Difficulty sleeping or eating • Feeling physically low or worrying about your health 16

• Sadness • Anxiety and restlessness • Guilt • Anger • Loneliness • It can undermine your self-confidence • Depression or feeling you are going mad • Finding everyday situations and relationships difficult to cope with • Disappointment about the plans and dreams that will never be fulfilled • And sometimes, feelings of relief You may or may not have any of these feelings. It is important that you allow yourself to experience whatever feelings arise. Bereavement is one of the most painful experiences we have to endure, yet many go through it without the need for medical attention. For those who do run into problems, however, there is help available and you shouldn’t hesitate to contact your family doctor.

THOUGHTS FROM OTHERS WHO HAVE USED OUR SERVICES Here are some practical ideas which have been suggested to the The Kirkwood Counselling Team by people who have used our service which may be of help: • Take time to feel the loss - build in some quiet time to be alone and undistracted • Find healthy ways to relieve stress - for example, through activity, exercise, relaxation or prayer • Make sense of your loss - pushing away painful thoughts only makes them stronger • Confide in someone - this may be a family member, a friend, clergy or therapist who can listen and support you • Allow yourself to change - loss of people and roles in our life can change us • This is a time of major change and re-evaluation. Allow yourself the space to explore these areas with those whom you trust • Take care over any life changing decisions, for example moving house, legal or financial concerns • Take care of yourself - attempt to rest and eat well and to allow yourself time to deal with and express your grief

GRIEF IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Children will react and cope in various ways according to their age and level of understanding. Generally, children do not understand the meaning of death until they are 3 or 4 years old. They are likely to go through periods of time when they seem to be unaffected by the death. Children and young people often know and understand far more than we give them credit for. Knowing how painful bereavement can be, adults may attempt to shield children and young people from the pain by telling them little or nothing about what has happened. Try to let children and young people share your grief and encourage them to express their feelings. It is common for them to think they were responsible in some way for the death. Talking, reading, drawing and playing games can be helpful. The charity Child Bereavement UK offers a range of practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals. For support please contact their helpline on: 0800 028 8840 or visit: www.childbereavementuk.org

SUPPORTING A BEREAVED FRIEND OR A RELATIVE Giving time to provide the opportunity for talking and for tears can be particularly helpful for the bereaved. Words are not always necessary; just listening and giving your time can be most helpful. You will find that some people need to cover the same topic over and over again. This is an important part of the healing process and should be encouraged. It is important that the bereaved person be allowed to talk and to cry without being told to pull themselves together. Practical help, such as helping with chores or child care, can ease the bereaved person’s stress.

PLACES TO CONTACT FOR HELP Department for Work and Pensions Bereavement Services 0800 151 2012 - one telephone call will enable you to cancel benefits, make claims for bereavement benefits and funeral payment and also make any changes to state pensions.

Citizens Advice Bureau Dewsbury Units 5/6 Empire House Wakefield Old Road Dewsbury WF12 8DJ Tel: 0808 278 7896

Kirklees Benefit Advice Tel: 0808 278 7896 Visit: betteroffkirklees.org.uk to learn more about what benefits you may be entitled to and help on how to apply for them.

Age UK Huddersfield Woolshops Halifax HX1 1RJ Tel: 01422 252040/01484 535994

CRUSE National Helpline Tel: 0808 808 1677 Brian Jackson House New North Parade Huddersfield HD1 5JP Tel: 01484 546318

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR FURTHER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT BRAKE P. O. Box 548 Huddersfield HD1 2XZ Tel: 01484 559909 Helpline: 0808 800 0401 Help for bereavement through a road crash.

Child Death Helpline Tel: 0800 282 986 MIND Tel: 0300 123 3393 Information helpline. Samaritans Huddersfield 14 New North Parade Huddersfield HD1 5JP Tel: 0330 094 5717 Tel: 116 123 (freephone) A 24 hour emergency service for the despairing and suicidal.

The Miscarriage Association 2 Otters Hall Wakefield WF4 3QE Tel: 01924 200 799 Support group. Widowed & Young Tel: 01332 869222 Visit: www.widowedandyoung.org.uk Support for widowed men and women across the UK. Huddersfield Muslim Burial Council Visit huddersfieldmbc.org for contact details.

SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Childhood Bereavement Network Tel: 020 7843 6309 Child Bereavement UK National Helpline Tel: 0800 028 8840 Email: helpline@ childbereavementuk.org

Grief Encounter National Helpline Tel: 0808 802 0111 Email: bereavementsupport@ griefencounter.org.uk Hope Again National Helpline Tel: 0808 808 1677 Email: hopeagain @cruse.org.uk

IF YOU NEED SUPPORT TO HELP YOU COPE WITH THE DEATH OF SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT, WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. If you or someone you know might benefit from speaking to one of our team for advice, support or information about our counselling and bereavement services, it’s easy to get in touch. Connect with The Kirkwood on:

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DID YOU KNOW? The Kirkwood is a charity, meaning we rely on the generosity of local people to fund the majority of our services each year. As well as providing specialist care for patients, The Kirkwood offer vital counselling services to bereaved families. Any donations we receive help us provide vital emotional support to those who need it most. If you’d like to find out more about the difference your support can make when it matters most, visit our website or get in touch with our friendly team of fundraisers. Website: thekirkwood.org.uk Fundraising: 01484 557 911 Email: fundraising@thekirkwood.org.uk

LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL Some people choose to remember The Kirkwood in their Will. This is a vital source of income for us. Last year, the care of one in every five patients was funded through the generosity of local people who chose to leave us a gift in their Will. Perhaps you would like to consider supporting The Kirkwood in this way too? If you choose to add The Kirkwood to your Will, your gift will become a lifeline for local families in need. You’ll help patients to focus on what really matters to them, and help us to support families and loved ones during illness and in bereavement too. If you have any questions about leaving a gift to The Kirkwood in your Will, please get in touch. We’re here to help. Whatever you choose to give, any gift will be the reason that those in our care are able to make the very most of the time they have left, whatever else is happening in the world. For any enquiries, please call Dawn Walker on: 01484 557 911 or email: giftsinwills@thekirkwood.org.uk Any information you decide to share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS AND IN MEMORY DONATIONS When planning a funeral, many families choose to limit flowers and ask family and friends to make a charitable donation instead. If this is something you would like to do for The Kirkwood, we can help by providing donation envelopes, which can be given to those attending the service. Our donation envelopes are a very simple and convenient way to collect donations. There is space on the envelope for the name and address of each donor, meaning we can thank them afterwards and give them the opportunity to Gift Aid each personal donation made by a UK tax payer, adding 25p to every £1 donated. You can also set up online donation pages in lieu of flowers, which your funeral director will often be able to help you with. If you would like more information, please get in touch with our fundraising team, who will be happy to help. Please call on: 01484 557 911 or email us at: fundraising@thekirkwood.org.uk to order your envelopes or ask us any questions you may have.

LIST OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bradley Funeral Service 9 Copthorne Square, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1SJ Tel: 01484 534488

David Butterfield Funeral Directors Bradford Road, Rawfolds, Cleckheaton, BD19 5LT Tel: 01274 852885 / 01924 685770

Brighouse Funeralcare 44 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse, HD6 3RA Tel: 01484 713512

Deborah Ingham Funeral Service 59-61 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DS Tel: 01484 451313

Chambers Funeral Service 8 Northgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8RX Tel: 01484 429991

DJ Screen & Sons 98 Elland Road, Brookfoot, Brighouse, HD6 2QR Tel: 01484 719999

Charles Wood Funeral Services St. Johns Chapel of Rest, Bramston Street, Brighouse, HD6 3AA Tel: 01484 720811

DJ Screen & Sons 222 Bradford Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6LJ Tel: 01484 452220

Coop Funeralcare Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN Tel: 01484 428961

Eric F Box Funeral Directors Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2EW Tel: 01924 465402

George Brooke Ltd 9 Battye Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1PW Tel: 01924 970285 George Brooke Ltd 14a St. Paul’s Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AX Tel: 01924 970285

Eric F. Box Funeral Directors 18 Kirkgate, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9PB Tel: 01924 472178

Golcar Independent Funeral Directors 51 Leymoor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD3 4SW Tel: 01484 644650

Gateway Funeral Services Southfield Terrace, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AN Tel: 01274 653115

Heckmondwike Funeralcare Park View House, Westgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EH Tel: 01924 401143

Gateway Funeral Services 432 Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 2JY Tel: 01274 891336 Gateway Funeral Services 494 Bradford Road, Batley, Wakefield WF17 5JY Tel: 01924 682195

Herman Tattersfield & Son Bath Road, Cleckheaton, WF16 9EA Tel: 01924 403630

George Brooke Ltd 14 Sharp Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1QZ Tel: 01924 970285 29

Highfield Funeral Services Directors West Croft Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT Tel: 01484 428243

Mirfield Funeralcare (Inc. Joseph Sheard) 8 Nettleton Road, Mirfield, WF14 9AA Tel: 01924 492219

Huddersfield Funeral Home 106 St. Thomas’ Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LL Tel: 01484 819364

Morley, Rhodes & Wainwright Funeral Directors 12 Radcliffe Street, Skelmenthorpe, HD8 9AF Tel: 01484 862095

Mackness Funeralcare 318 Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DQ Tel: 01484 542255

Naylor & Grysdale Funeral Directors Spring Gardens Chapel, Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, HD6 2DJ Tel: 01484 715332

McNulty Funeral Services 25 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JU Tel: 01484 426278

Pearson Funeral Service Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6EY Tel: 01484 844289

Michael E Wright & Son 4a Westfield Lane, Scholes, BD19 6EN Tel: 01274 871092

Pearson Funeral Service 7-9 Station Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5NX Tel: 01484 688575

Michael E Wright & Son Farfield Street, Cleckheaton, BD19 3TX Tel: 01274 871092 30

Radcliffe Funeral Services 16 Westgate, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6AA Tel: 01484 662324

The Taylor Funeral Service 2 Cowlersley Lane, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5TY Tel: 01484 656156

Radcliffe Funeral Services The Lindens, New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0JB Tel: 01484 535853

TW Birks & Son Holme Valley Funeral Home, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, HD9 2PR Tel: 01484 839043

Richard H Fearnley Funeral Directors 745 Huddersfield Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3LQ Tel: 01924 494435

TW Birks & Son 317 Meltham Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7EX Tel: 01484 839533

Slaithwaite Funeral Home Old Bank, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AR Tel: 01484 819303 The Gables Funeral Service 22 New Hey Road, Marsh, Huddersfield, HD3 4AH Tel: 01484 424235

Ref: The Kirkwood Bereavement Book Review Date: August 2028 Publication Date: August 2026

Disclaimer: These details are correct at the time of press. The Kirkwood does not take responsibility for the standard or quality of any of the services provided by voluntary or private agencies outlined in this book. 32

The Hospice would like to thank RNS Publications for publishing this information and the following pages contain some features from services offering their help at this time. Whilst the Hospice is grateful of their support it does not endorse or recommend any of the services that they provide. Please note, whilst information is correct at the time of publication, this may be subject to future change.

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