Bereavement services

Losing a loved one can be a difficult time and we aim to make post death arrangements as easy as possible. After the doctor has a completed a medical certificate, a bereavement officer will contact the next of kin. They'll arrange for the death certificate and any personal belongings to be collected and will also arrange an appointment with the registrar so the death can be registered.

We are more than happy for you to see your loved one in the Chapel of Rest but this must be done by prior arrangement. We can also provide other information that might be helpful such as lists of local funeral directors, cemeteries/crematorium and local counselling organisations.

The bereavement office is currently open from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. It is helpful if next of kin wait until after 11am to ring the office for information, as it is unlikely that the medical cause of death certificate and appointments will be ready before this time.

Contact details

Helen Thomas and Elaine Blain, bereavement office, Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Tel: 01296 316646
Email: helen.thomas@buckshosp.nhs.uk
Email: elaine.blain@buckshosp.nhs.uk

David Clow and Alison Spreadborough, bereavement office, Wycombe Hospital
Tel: 01494 425233 
Email: david.clow@buckshosp.nhs.uk
Email: alison.spreadborough@buckshosp.nhs.uk

Appointment information

What do I do if I haven’t received my appointment yet?

If you haven't received an appointment within one working day of the death, then please contact the bereavement officer on the above number.

What do I do if I want to change or cancel an appointment?
Please ring the bereavement officer and let them know as soon as you can.

What should I bring to my appointment?
There is no need for you to bring anything along.

What time should I arrive for my appointment?
Shortly before the agreed time.