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Mortuary Screen – Explaining the acronyms

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Your screens can only fit so much so acronyms are needed to keep everything neat and tidy. Here are the definitions to help you understand more clearly.


Deceased Loc

Deceased Location

Where the deceased is currently located


COD

Cause of Death

The status of cause of death certificate or coroners release form.

Not Rec (Not Received)

Rec (Received)


Service Venue

Service location, date and time


Viewing Location

Showing either if there is No Viewing or place the viewing is booked for


Infectious

Informing all mortuary staff of any infections where extra precautions would be required


Casket

The chosen coffin or casket to place the deceased into


Ready

The status of the coffin.

Yes – The coffin is trimmed with name plate and any fixtures required

No – Not yet ready for the deceased to be placed in


Gravemarker

If a gravemarker is required details to add onto the marker will show


Nameplate

The name to appear on the coffin’s nameplate


Prep

Required Mortuary Preparation

N/A (Not applicable)

Standard

Cosmetic

Embalm – Full Embalming certificate required


Implants

Are there any devices with batteries to remove for cremation.

Clothing Status

The status of the where clothing is currently

N/A (Not applicable)

Not Received – Waiting on family to deliver

At Mortuary – Clothing are ready at your mortuary

Personal Effects

Any items listed on the client will show with instructions to “Return to Family” or “Remain on Deceased Body”

Mortuary Instructions

Any instructions added to the client will be shown here

Prep Comp

Is the mortuary Preparation Completed

Yes or No

As soon as all the pickers are Green or Grey this will automatically drop this client off this screen as everything has been completed.

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