Do you call 911 for a natural death?

If the person dies at home unexpectedly without hospice care, call 911. Have in hand a do-not-resuscitate document if it exists. Without one, paramedics will generally start emergency procedures and, except where permitted to pronounce death, take the person to an emergency room for a doctor to make the declaration.

Can you call an ambulance for someone who refuses?

As long as you are conscious and alert and of legal age, you can refuse to be sent to hospital.

Who do you contact when someone dies at home?

When someone dies at home and it is expected, you should call their GP or the nearest doctor. In most cases when someone dies at home and it is expected the doctor can provide a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death confirming the cause of death immediately.

What do you do when someone dies in your home?

Make the 911 call, but tell the 911 operator that the person has died, that the death was expected, and that no emergency exists. Present the DNR to the EMTs when they arrive. They will ascertain that the person has died and will contact the funeral home. Be prepared to deal with law-enforcement people.

What is the procedure for unexpected deaths at home?

The procedure for unexpected deaths at home is different: you should call 911 immediately. Unexpected deaths include the death of a person “too young” or who is not known to have any terminal condition. They also include deaths resulting from accidents or foul play or suicide. EMTs will come and attempt resuscitation.

Can a first responder declare a death?

First responders don’t have the authority to pronounce a death and issue a death certificate. (In Ohio, for example, doctors can declare death, but must notify the county coroner or medical examiner in any case other than a natural causes.) If your loved one was under hospice care, consult with them as well.

How do you call a funeral home when someone dies?

Make the 911 call, but tell the 911 operator that the person has died, that the death was expected, and that no emergency exists. Present the DNR to the EMTs when they arrive. They will ascertain that the person has died and will contact the funeral home.