steve spedd Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Not the nicest thing to talk about, but my dad was canoeing the river Spey last week up in Scotland and had stopped to have some lunch. Him and his mates were about 4-5 miles from completing the paddle, they had stopped for lunch and had decided to take a little walk up this bank to get a better view of the river and take some nice pics. Well my dad had a heart attack and unfortunately died there and then. Two of the guys were first aiders and straight on to cpr but they couldn’t do anything... I went up last Thursday to see him and where he died, it’s a lovely spot. I’m gutted and its not yet sunk in yet. I’m not sure how long it will be before it does. Well my question is i think we want to fly him back from Scotland to Lincoln but i know nothing about how much it costs and who i need to call etc. If anyone knows anything about this can they please let me know. Thanks a gutted steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 So sorry to hear this buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hi Steve, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I am no expert but I would assume that you would appoint a Lincoln based funeral director and they would arrange for the body to be collected and transported to their location. Ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Let me start by offering my condolences, this is terrible news and my thoughts are with you and your family. If he had life insurance that covered this area or if he had any type of annual holiday insurance then they should be able to help. We had the same thing with my grand father who died when on holiday in Egypt. If not, contact BA or BMI directly and they should be able to assist you as they fly the deceased back all the time in civil aviation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks for the help guys... Its really sh*t. He re-married back in 2003 and his wife is 4 months pregnant. she is devastated, trying to take a much pressure off her and trying to sort things out… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sorry I can't suggest any more than the above, But really sorry for your loss mate. Most terrible thing i've heard in ages. Hope you sort everything asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORNSTARRACING Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 sorry i cant help, but im so sorry to hear this, thoughts will be with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sorry to hear this Thoughts go out too. As suggested i'd ask the funeral directors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Ah man , gutted to hear that . My thoughts are with you and your family Take it easy fella . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Really sorry to here about your Dad mate, my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Condolences. Funeral directors should be able to organise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 God thats awful, really sorry for you and his wife especially bieng pregnant. As said above i would have though between calling airport and funeral people they would be able to help arrange everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAT Inter Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sorry to hear about that. At least he was in one of the nicest places in the UK when it happened. Very peaceful and tranquil up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sorry to hear about this, you have my sympathies. First of all, you'll need to speak to the Coroners' Officer to find out when they can release the body. He/She will be able to advise you and recommend a suitable funeral director to help you arrange things as you won't be able to anything until a Certificate of Death is issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Coroners Officers will be your first point of call. It's up to you to choose whatever funeral director you want so don't feel pressurised into choosing someone - ring around when you are feeling up to it to get some ideas about what they will charge you and go with whomever you feel comfortable with. There is nothing stopping you choosing someone from your area. You may need an Out Of England certificate (not sure on the rules when it's Scotland), but the Coroners Officers will normally arrange that for you and it will be sent to the appropriate mortuary. Usually the body will be released from the Coroners Officers point of view after the post mortem and the subsequent findings. If nothing is found then it can take a couple of extra days for tests to be run, but try not to worry, this often happens so don't let it get to you or anything. The Coroners Officers will arrange for the death certificate to be issued (around here it's called an B form but may be different in Scotland), this is sent to the registrars for you where you will need to go to officially record the death. From your funeral directors point of view, they will probably go to collect the body and drive it back, that is how most of the funeral directors work around here. They may subcontract someone else to do it, but they will also be a funeral director, and that is quite common to happen this way as well. If you want any more advice away from the forum just PM me, I'm a anatomical pathology technician in a mortuary so know how most of this stuff works. Just take your time over things and don't rush into anything, it will eventually become easier for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I cant help toward's you're question but my condolences, Im sorry to hear about you're dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Our condolences to you and your family Steve. Really sorry to hear of your loss. Can't help with the question I'm afraid. Sorry bud. I think it's a testament to your character that you're doing your best taking the strain off his new wife especially in her condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I'm really sorry to hear Steve. You and your family have my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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