Based in Nailsea, North Somerset, A E Davey and Sons Funeral Directors is a family run firm serving the town of Nailsea and surrounding areas from Bristol to Clevedon and Portishead to Yatton. Renowned for our compassion and exceptional professionalism, we ensure every detail of a funeral is meticulously handled.

While we are justly proud of our heritage, we also recognise the need to move with the times by offering a bespoke and, when required, contemporary approach to funerals. We are always keen to ensure that a funeral truly reflects the life it is celebrating. In this respect, it helps that we remain an independent, family-run funeral directors, not part of a large corporate group. As a result, we’re able to offer a different kind of service – one that’s personal and tailored to your very individual and specific requirements.

We like to ensure that a funeral truly reflects the life it is celebrating, one that’s personal and tailored to your very individual and specific requirements. So, please contact us to discuss your requirements or explore this site to learn more about arranging a funeral and our services.

Tony’s daughter, Nicola, is the third generation of Daveys in the business and has progressed through the ranks from cleaner and tea-girl, to fully-fledged funeral director! In March 2015 Nicola passed her diploma in funeral arranging and administration.

Nicola details what you should do when a loved one passes. 

 

Death will affect us all, but the passing of someone close is always devastating. Unfortunately, there is a great deal to do when someone dies, while you are often in a state of shock and least able to cope.

This includes taking control of the deceased’s final wishes, organising a funeral, handling their estate and making sure all paperwork is in order. Hopefully, this easy-to-follow guide will help navigate through what is undoubtedly a difficult time.

Where has the death occurred?

At home: Contact your GP (or out-of-hours service or ambulance service if the deceased wasn’t registered with a GP). A doctor will come to the house to confirm the death. If the cause is obvious, the GP can issue a death certificate.

In a hospital or nursing home: A doctor or qualified nurse will confirm the death and they will arrange for a death certificate to be issued.

Unexpected/sudden death: The GP will report the death to a coroner, who will decide whether a post-mortem examination or inquest is required.

What do I do next?

There are a few things that you need to do in the first few days after someone dies: Obtain a death certificate from a GP or hospital doctor.

You need this to register the death. Register the death. You will then get the documents needed for the funeral. Obtain the will. The executor should know its whereabouts. Decide on and arrange the funeral. You can use a funeral director to help with this.

How do I register a death?

You should register the death within five days (eight in Scotland). You can go to any register office but if you use the one in the area where the person died, you’ll be given the documents you’ll need on the day. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait a few days. You might need to make an appointment first.

Who can register the death?

You can register the death if you are: A relative. Someone present at the death. An administrator from the hospital. The person making arrangements with funeral directors.

What do I need to take?

Take the medical certificate showing the cause of death (signed by a doctor) with you. If available, also take the deceased’s: Birth certificate. Council Tax bill.  Driving licence. Marriage or civil partnership certificate. NHS medical card. Passport. Proof of address (eg utility bill).

You’ll need to tell the registrar:

The person’s full name at the time of death and any previous names, e.g. maiden name. The person’s date and place of birth. Their last address. Their occupation. The full name, date of birth and occupation of a surviving or late spouse or civil partner. Whether they were getting a State Pension or any other benefits. You should also take supporting documents with your own name and address.

What happens then?

When you register a death you’ll receive: A Certificate for Burial or Cremation (the “green form”) – gives permission for burial or an application for cremation A Certificate of Registration of Death (form BD8) – you may need to fill this out and return it if the person was getting a State Pension or benefits (the form will come with a pre-paid envelope so you know where to send it) You can buy extra death certificates – these will be needed for sorting out the person’s affairs.

At A E Davey and Sons Funeral Directors, we believe it is our duty to ensure every aspect of planning and arranging a funeral is carried out with dignity, meticulous attention to detail, and utmost respect for all parties involved.

We are available to provide personal assistance, sensible advice and outstanding support at any time of the day or night including weekends and bank holidays. If you have any concerns or questions, we will be available to help.

Get in touch with A E Davey Funeral Services here.