The NHS plays a crucial role in the chain of care leading up to a funeral, with direct links to hospital mortuaries, bereavement offices, and medical certification processes. Funeral directors regularly liaise with NHS services to coordinate timely release of the deceased, manage documentation, and support families following a death in clinical settings. Funeral Service Times reports on developments affecting this interface, including NHS policy changes, digital certification systems, delays in paperwork, and cross-sector collaboration—providing funeral professionals with the insights needed to navigate their working relationship with the health service.