WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

When the inevitable death knock sounds on your door, it can throw families and those who knew the deceased into a state of mourning and despair. The finality of death and its acceptance can be devastating and the grief process, difficult. Allowing yourself to grieve is natural and no one should be judged for how or the length of time indulged in this human act.

Death occurring in the home can be both devastating, and even relieving for those suffering the loss. While the former is self-explanatory, there are many who would rather have their loved one transition in the comfort of their home, surrounded by family.

The Grieving Process

Bear in mind that everyone is different and so will be their grief process. If you are struggling to cope; talk to a family member, reach out to a friend, a pastor or counsellor. Additionally, you can contact the team at Serenity Hills Funerals, as we provide bereavement support as a service to our client families.

Our compassionate team will be there to lend support, be it advice on the 5 stages of grief, a listening ear, or simply a shoulder on which to cry.

When a Loved one Passes at Home in Barbados

-Call the attending physician (if deceased was seeing one at the time of passing)

-Contact the nearest police station and make a report of the death

-Inform relatives and close friends, as you will need emotional support during this time

-Contact us at Serenity Hills Funerals once the 'all clear' has been given by both the attending physician and police, which indicates that a post-mortem may not be required as the deceased was ill and seeing a doctor up until their passing. (See our Home Visit service here).

Death at a Hospital

Should your loved one pass away at the hospital, public area or home (due to unknown circumstances, an autopsy--hospital or police--will be required). Once this is completed, arrangements are made to facilitate the 'release of the body', by the next of kin, into our care.