IN CASE OF DEATH AT HOME

Steps to Follow When Someone Died at Home

Whether natural or unnatural, follow these steps:

1. Ambulance Services
   • Immediately contact your nearest preferred ambulance service to come out to your given address.
   • The paramedics have to confirm that the person has died.
   • When contacting the institutions, ensure to supply them with the following information:
     • Reason for your call
     • Name and Surname
     • Contact number
     • Street name and house number
     • Area / suburb
     • Complex - name & unit number
     • Possible landmarks
   • You must obtain the Declaration of Death form from the paramedics before they leave.
2. SAPS
   • Contact your nearest SA Police Station to come to your given address.
   • The police officer needs to confirm that there are no signs of injury or suicide or homicide and that the death is of natural causes.
   • You must obtain a SAPS 180 form from the officer confirming it as a natural death.
3. Funeral Director
   • Contact your preferred funeral director in order to remove the body of the deceased.
   • Documents required:
     • Deceased's ID / Passport / Birth Certificate
     • Declaration of death form
     • SAPS 180 Form
     • Name & number of the deceased's doctor / Hospice / Clinic in order to obtain the death Certificate
   • The Funeral Director will contact you for funeral arrangements.
4. Family
   • Contact the needed family & friends to inform them of the passing of the loved one.