AD2: Understanding UK Death Registration, HM Coroner/Procurator Fiscal and Repatriations

Discover how to guide clients through the legal and administrative processes following a death. Our AD2 module covers death registration, statutory documentation required for burial and cremation, and the procedures for repatriating a body both to and from the UK. Students will also gain insight into the role of the Coroner and other officials. Learning outcomes:

• Be able to assist clients regarding registration of a death.
• Be able to use the statutory certificates and documents required for burial and cremation.
• Understand the procedures for repatriating a body from the United Kingdom.
• Learn the procedures for repatriating a body to the United Kingdom.
• Gain knowledge of the procedures for transporting a body between the home countries of the United Kingdom.
• Understand the role of HM Coroner, Procurator Fiscal and the Coroner’s Officer or Coroner’s Liaison Officer.
• Learn the reasons for postmortems, inquests and investigations.