Dying at Home

When someone dies at home you should:

  • Call their Doctor (GP) who will issue a Medical Certificate for the cause of death. If this a Locum or other Medical Practitioner who attends they will issue a  Statement of Death.
     
  • Please contact us on 020 7387 6075 so that we can bring the deceased into our care once the doctor has attended. If you would like the deceased to remain at home for a little while please advise us as soon as possible, and we will give you guidance on this.
     
  • Register the death within 5 days, but you may contact us or come to see us beforehand if you would like to discuss the funeral arrangements. Registration is usually at the Registry Office closest to the place of death. The registration should be done by a relative or the executor of the will. Please be aware that many Registry Offices require you to make an appointment.
     
  • Once you have registered the death, we can handle all the arrangements for you or help guide and advise you. You can also follow the Government's step by step guide of what to after someone dies.
     
  • If the death is sudden or unexpected it may be referred to a coroner. Find out more about this here.
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Our business hours are 9am to 5pm, so please contact the branch closest to you within these hours. Alternatively submit an enquiry using our form.

Immediate Assistance

In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us for immediate assistance out of our office hours, please do call us. We can arrange collection at any time of day or night:

Could not recommend enough very professional and friendly.

Review by N doyle left on 23 Jan 2025

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The funeral, including the arrangements, were conducted in the most professional and efficient manner. The staff were most helpful in addressing my questions and queries which ensured that the day of the funeral went as smoothly as possible. An excellent service was provided by Leverton & Sons Ltd.

Review by Jack R left on 22 Jan 2025

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Review by Gary P left on 22 Jan 2025

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From the moment we contacted Leverton & Sons Funeral Directors, we were met with the most professional and compassionate service we could have hoped for. Their care and attention to detail were impeccable from start to finish. The removal of our mum’s body was handled with such kindness and respect, which gave us great comfort during such a difficult time. They guided us every step of the way, offering invaluable advice and assistance with obtaining the death certificate and making all the funeral arrangements. Even when it came to smaller details, like recommending a florist, their support was outstanding. On the day of the funeral, everything went seamlessly, a testament to their professionalism and dedication. The team at Leverton were not just professional but also incredibly caring throughout the process. We cannot fault their service and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of compassionate funeral care.

Review by Jon T left on 22 Jan 2025

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Levertons were very good at arranging the funeral of my husband. Kathryn, the funeral director, hand held us through everything that needed to be done in a gentle, warm way and made sure that our wished for a non-religious occasion were respected

Review by Margaret M left on 22 Jan 2025

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I wish there was many more stars to give my family and myself can not thank Julie & team enough for everything from start to finish making what was a totally unexpected death that little bit more bare able they all showed such professionalism towards us and the attendee’s, we are sure John (JC) would have been delighted with how his day went. So thank you to each and everyone at levertons especially Julie a truly wonderful lady an absolute asset to the company to be able to be yourself with no hard selling just do you and if she can make it happen she will above and beyond and further if possible. Honestly 5 * is no where near enough we will be forever grateful ❤️

Review by Jo H left on 21 Jan 2025

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I cannot thank Levertons enough for planning my mother’s funeral. Every detail was handled with such care and respect and nothing was too much trouble. Deborah went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect allowing us to focus on honouring her memory.

Review by Gina F left on 21 Jan 2025

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Excellent service. Respectful & extremely helpful. Recommend

Review by Alan P left on 21 Jan 2025

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We booked Levertons for our mum’s funeral and couldn’t have asked for more help to organise everything as we wished. Everything was completed with an empathy and care from the original phone call to the sorting out of the account. I would have no hesitation in recommending Levertons.

Review by Margery W left on 21 Jan 2025

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Our mum passed away in December and we chose Leverton and sons with our mums funeral well they were Amazing from start to finish couldn't of done anymore..the lady who helped us through everything Was Lorna in the kentish town branch was simply the best.. Thanks you Lorna and Levertons

Review by Alan h left on 20 Jan 2025

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