If your loved one passes away in a hospital, the staff will guide and support you. You can spend time with your loved one until you feel ready to leave. Once you're ready, inform the staff, and they will care for your loved one until Gentle Hand Funerals makes arrangements. The doctor will let you know if the death requires a coroner's involvement. Transfers can only occur after the Cause of Death Certificate is issued, typically within 48 hours. The hospital will keep your loved one safe until the transfer is arranged.