Arranging a funeral
For some families this is the first time facing this difficult and emotional task. We’ll guide you through it.
You will have many questions, such as:
- Who do we call first?
- Who will look after our loved one?
- What happens next?
- Do we contact the church?
- What about costs?
The first step
If the death happens at home after an illness, contact the doctor who was looking after the person. If the doctor is satisfied that the death is related to the illness they were treating, they will sign a medical certificate of the cause of death. You can then contact Jennings, and we will take your loved one into our care.
If the death happens in a hospital or nursing home, the staff will tell you where to collect the certificate, as long as no post-mortem has been ordered. You can then contact Jennings, and we will deal with the hospital or nursing home for you.
If the death is sudden or unexpected, call the ambulance service. They will contact the Gardaí, who will arrange for your loved one to be taken into the care of the Dublin City Coroner. You can then contact Jennings, and we will deal with the Coroner for you.
What happens next
After your first call, you can call into one of our funeral homes, or one of our funeral directors will call to your home. We’ll talk you through the whole process, and at each stage we’ll explain all the options and what each one costs.
When you have made your decisions, we take care of all the arrangements and make sure your wishes are followed to the last detail.
See also: death certificates · our services · coffins