What should I do first when someone dies in Auckland?

Two phone calls are all it takes, one to the deceased’s usual Doctor or Hospice if they are under their care. If the death however is sudden or unexpected, then the Police must be phoned in the first instance as the death may be placed under the jurisdiction of the coroner. The second call is to us any time, day or night. We’ll guide the next steps, arrange transfer of the deceased to our premises from the place of death. We will further set up an appointment to meet us at the Davis branch nearest you (Central/Mt Eden, West/Henderson, East/Pakuranga, Eastern Bays/Kohimarama or South/Papatoetoe) or of course we can come to you.