Unexpected deaths will require a doctor to attend to confirm death.
Expected Deaths may be verified by a suitably trained professional (such as a nurse or paramedic) and the body may be removed following discussion and agreement with the next of kin or other relevant parties to a recognised nearby Chapel of Rest within the jurisdiction of the relevant HM Coroner and also at a location convenient to the "usual GP". This is particularly useful when the death occurs in "out of hours".
This should ideally be agreed in advance of the event. The information faxed, or otherwise given to the "usual GP" must give all the relevant details including the time, place and date of death with the name and qualifications of the person confirming death. The "usual GP" should issue the death certificate on the next working day. Note that it is possible for a patient who is expected to die from a known cause to die from something completely unrelated (eg a fall or other injury) and under those circumstances the duty doctor should visit and consider a referral to the Coroner if it is appropriate. (Thanks to Devon LMC for this guidance)
A simple A4 death notification document to share with Housing and Residential homes to fax to GP on death of resident (includes who was present at death, time and dates, occupation of deceased etc) to enable efficient death and cremation certification. | 
