If your relative or friend has been ill for a while, you may have expected the death and been able to be with them when they died. On the other hand, the death may have been unexpected or you were unable to get to the hospital on time
Within a short time of death, the patient will be taken from the ward to the hospital mortuary. Should a member of the family or close friend wish to see the deceased at the hospital you will need to contact the appropriate office so that an appointment can be made to visit the deceased.
For all visits we ask the family members and friends to attend together and arrive at the arranged time.
Please ask if you would like a hospital chaplain to accompany you.
On occasion the deceased may have to be viewed from behind a glass screen. You will be advised by the Bereavement Team if this is a requirement prior to your visit.
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Within a short time of death, the patient will be taken from the ward to the hospital mortuary. Should a member of the family or close friend wish to see the deceased at the hospital you will need to contact the appropriate office so that an appointment can be made to visit the deceased.
For all visits we ask that visitors attend together and arrive at the arranged time. Currently, there are restrictions in place to the number of visitors allowed. You will be advised of how many may attend when arranging the appointment.
Please ask if you would like a hospital chaplain to accompany you.
On occasion the deceased may have to be viewed from behind a glass screen. You will be advised by the Bereavement Team if this is a requirement prior to your visit.
Visits at the Royal Liverpool Hospital are by appointment only and can be arranged between the hours of 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
To arrange an appointment please telephone: 0151 706 3805
Visits at Broadgreen Hospital are by appointment only and can be arranged between the hours of 9:00am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
To arrange an appointment please telephone: 0151 282 6266
At this time visits are restricted to during our normal working hours.
The Bereavement Services Team consists of a small group of staff who have chosen to dedicate their careers to the provision of high quality care for the deceased and the bereaved.
In 2009 the Bereavement Services Team received the Trust's, Team of the Year Quality Award for the continuous provision of a high quality service.
We are here to help you in whatever way we can, so please feel free to get in touch with us.
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