When someone dies
Calm first steps based on Keohane's funeral-arranging guidance. Call Keohane's for personal advice.
Notify next of kin and the family doctor
After a death, contact the next of kin and the deceased's GP where appropriate.
Contact Keohane's
Call Keohane's on 021 431 1000 (24 hours). The funeral director will guide you through the next decisions and arrangements.
Sudden or unexpected deaths
If the death is sudden or unexpected, An Garda Síochána and the Coroner may need to be involved. Keohane's can advise once you make contact.
Register the death
A medical certificate of cause of death is needed to register the death with the civil registration service. Keohane's can help you understand the paperwork involved.