Review the death certification reforms which came into place on 9th Sept 2024

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 14 May 2025Closed 14 November 2025

Background

Have a complete rethink and do something about this new system brought in last year.

Additional details

Some families are having to wait 2 to 3 weeks before they are able to plan a funeral because of the need for an independent medical examiner to certify cause of death after this has been done by a GP. We believe it can be distressing for all concerned and can leave families in a state of limbo.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 725942.