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Mortuary and Bereavement
Mortuary and bereavement
We care for the deceased throughout Essex and east Hertfordshire. We deal with approximately 1,800 deaths per year and perform over 700 post-mortem examinations.
Advice for bereaved families and friends
You can access full information to share with bereaved family members or friends via this link.
Mortuary viewing facility
Our viewing facility is for relatives wishing to view the deceased prior to making funeral arrangements.
This room is also used by the police and Coroner's Service when body identification is required. We respect all religious and cultural beliefs, and these are followed when caring for the deceased.
To make an appointment, please contact the mortuary on 01279 827089 from Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm.
On-call service
We provide an emergency 24 hour service all year around. You can contact us via hospital switchboard: 01279 44 44 55.
Bereavement services
Our bereavement team are here to give you support and guidance following the death of a loved one. You can contact the team on 01279 827090 or 01279 827428.
Key members of staff
- Cherie Vanlint-Hooper, senior medical examiner’s officer: 01279 827433
- Ken Connolly, mortuary and bereavement services manager