He had COPD, he was a miner for 10 years and did receive a payment for COPD. However, because it states he had COPD, we were offered a post-mortem? I really do not know what to do? If he received a payment once approximately £8,000. Is there any point? He was refused pneumoconiosis, could he claim for this as well? I do not want him to have an unnecessary post- mortem? I did tell the corrinor no, but know I don't know??? I was going to register the death tomorrow??? Can I change my mind??? Is there a certain window in which a post mortem can be completed?? HELP
My dad has sadly passed away on Frida... - Lung Conditions C...
My dad has sadly passed away on Friday the 13th of Copd. He did not suffer in the end he just went to sleep.
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Hi Clee,
My deepest sympathies on your sad loss. I am afraid I can't offer any advice on your problem, because I know nothing about the situation with miners and related copd. Hopefully, someone will come on and give you some advice about this. You could talk again to the coroner, and see if he has anything helpful to say, and ask why a post mortem may be a good idea. I have just thought that there could be something found at the post mortem which would enable you to make a further claim. That, I stress is just a thought in my head, and have no experience in your situation. You could also phone the BLF helpline at 10 a.m. tomorrow and they may be of help to you. Their number is 030000030555. They will probably take your number and call back. They are a mine of information, so they have no doubt come across this situation before.
Once more, I am so sorry for your loss, but your dad is at peace now, and you will one day be able to look back at all the happy memories you shared. Take care, lots of hugs from Huggs xxx
Cleee Sorry to hear about your dad passing on ..... its something no one escapes; but be strong and hold on in there. One good thing it would seem, is that your dad passed on in his sleep peacefully......As for the post- mortem, only you can feel for what you wish .. bless you
Cleee.So sorry for your loss my sympathy to you and your family.With regards to your question about post-mortems I can only give you my experience.When my dad died a few years ago because he was an x miner the coroners officer told me a postmortem was compulsory whether this is true today ,I'm not sure.Hope this info helps.Best wishes.Bengunn.
I am another who cannot advise you but I wanted to pass on my condolences. Ringing the BLF helpline tomorrow is probably your best way forward. God bless. x
I am so sorry about your dad, lovely to go peacefully though. With regards to a pm, would the miners union or pension people be able to advise? Big comforting hug D
Sorry I can' offer any advice and also for your sad loss. Remember the good time though.
I am sorry I cant offer you any advise but I would want to send you my deepest sympathy. Perhaps the BLF helpline could help you (click on the red balloon). With much love and kind thoughts TAD xx
Perhaps ask if pneumonocosis can be identified if this is the reason you may want post mortem. So sad times for you
Glad he had peaceful passing. X
Hello Cleee I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My mother passed away last June so I know exactly how you feel. It does get better but time is the biggest healer. Tomorrow is the first anniversary of her death so I know it's going to hit me hard.
I can't comment on the PM but would assume the medics think it is necessary to determine an exact cause of death. Is this important to you? x
Hello Cleee
So sorry to hear of your dear Dad's passing but knowing he died peacefully in his sleep must have been some comfort to you.
Difficult situation re the post mortem - maybe best to contact BLF and talk things through and then contact the Coroner's Officer when you have come to a decision.
I have 2 personal experiences of close relatives dear to my heart having post mortems which we had no choice about. My dear Mum, who my sis and I had cared for around the clock for 3 months, and she went into hospital for 3 days and given the wrong drug and passed away, in distress, a few hours later. A forensic pathologist was called in from another hospital. My brother in law again was in hospital for 5 months and died suddenly from something which had been overlooked, and again we had no choice. Personally I would not have agreed if I had had the choice, the emotional stress is overwhelming.
I appreciate you have a difficult decision to make and may you have the strength to get through an already difficult time whatever you decide. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
love cx
Condolences on your loss. I can only give you my opinion because everyone is different. My Dad passed away 10 years ago of COPD and My lovely partner passed away 2 years ago with lung cancer. I've found on both occasions, especially with my partner, that once I started coming out of the all consuming grief, I starting getting question after question eating away at me. But the year they gave me to be able to ask them in, had passed. I know it wouldn't have changed the outcomes but it would have put my mind more at ease than it is. xxx
personally knowing what they do at post mortem???!!!, you know what his problem was, If it were me I wouldn't. But without sounding mean and spiteful unless you want to go for compo a big resounding NO NO. If compo I would back you. But p/mortem for the sake of it NO. Ex hospital worker. I so understand your loss, my dad died of emphysema and hey ho, I am going down the same road. Take care and send dad a big kiss to the sky from you
I would like to offer you my deepest condolences,I don,t have any experience in your situation but would suggest contacting your Dads union.They will only have your best interests at heart and will also know the legal issues involved.My Dad died in his sleep from a heart attack,Iwas just glad he did,nt suffer.All the best.D.
Thank you all so much for your kind words, this is really helping. It's comforting at this time, although I'm hurting so much, I was my dads only child and feel very lonely at the moment. Thank again to everyone. Xxx
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