Specialist bariatric deceased care, transport and refrigerated mortuary storage from BM Funeral Service in Kent.
When a larger person dies, standard funeral equipment, staffing or mortuary facilities may not always be suitable. BM Funeral Service provides specialist support for bariatric deceased care, including planned removal, bariatric deceased transport and refrigerated bariatric mortuary storage from our base in Charing, Kent.
Our ambulance and healthcare background is central to this service. BM crews are experienced in complex manual handling, access assessment, safe transportation, privacy, documentation and working carefully in difficult environments.
We support both families and funeral professionals. If another funeral director remains responsible for the funeral arrangements, BM can provide the specialist operational support needed for removal, transportation or mortuary care.
Specialist bariatric deceased removal
A bariatric removal can become more complex when the person who has died is in a private home or another location with restricted access.
The challenge is not always weight alone. Narrow doorways, stairs, tight corners, small rooms, upper floors, limited turning space and the route from the room to the vehicle can all affect what is safely possible.
Before we commit to attending, we assess the situation carefully so that we can plan the right team, equipment and removal method. In some exceptional situations, a safe removal may require additional specialist resources or coordination with other services.
We do not promise that every removal can be completed in the same way. Our first responsibility is to establish what can be done safely, respectfully and with the right resources in place.
What we need to know before attending
For specialist deceased removal and bariatric transport, we need enough information to determine whether the removal is possible and what resources are required before a crew is dispatched.
We will normally ask for:
- the estimated weight of the person who has died
- relevant measurements
- where the person is located within the property
- whether stairs are involved
- doorway, corridor or lift restrictions where relevant
- the route from the room to the vehicle
- the intended destination after removal
You do not need to know every answer before calling us. We can explain what information is needed and, where appropriate, what measurements will help us assess the removal.
Ambulance crews and specialist equipment
BM is not approaching bariatric deceased transport as a standard funeral collection. Our operational background comes from ambulance and healthcare work, where moving people safely can require planning, additional staff and appropriate equipment.
That experience shapes our bariatric deceased care through:
- pre-planning before attendance
- appropriate staffing for the circumstances
- specialist manual handling equipment
- dignified and discreet transportation
- privacy and confidentiality
- accurate identification and documentation
- coordination with other organisations where necessary
The aim is not simply to move someone from one place to another. It is to do so in a way that protects dignity, reduces avoidable risk and respects the person entrusted to our care.
Bariatric mortuary storage in Kent
BM can provide bariatric mortuary storage and refrigerated care for larger deceased persons at our Charing, Kent base, subject to us confirming that our facilities are suitable for the individual concerned.
This can be particularly useful where a funeral provider’s normal refrigerated storage cannot safely accommodate a larger deceased person.
Every case is assessed before acceptance. We will need the person’s estimated weight and measurements so that we can confirm that appropriate refrigerated care can be provided.
Support for funeral directors and funeral companies
BM also provides bariatric funeral support to funeral directors and funeral companies that need additional capability for a larger deceased person.
You may already have the family relationship and remain responsible for the funeral arrangements. That is not a problem. BM can provide the specialist element you need, such as:
- bariatric deceased removal from a home or other location
- bariatric deceased transport
- mortuary-to-mortuary transfers
- refrigerated bariatric mortuary storage
- additional operational support where access or manual handling is complex
Our role can be limited to the specialist support required. We do not need to take over the wider funeral arrangements.
Bariatric deceased transport across the South of England
BM Funeral Service is based in Charing, Kent, making us particularly well placed for bariatric deceased transport in Kent, London and across much of the South of England.
We can consider work further afield where the circumstances and practical arrangements make this appropriate. Distance, staffing, access and the resources required will all form part of the assessment.
How much does bariatric deceased care cost?
Bariatric deceased collection starts from £600.
The cost depends on the circumstances of the case, including distance, staffing requirements, access, specialist equipment, time required, refrigerated mortuary care and any additional resources needed to complete the work safely.
Additional hygiene or specialist cleaning requirements may also incur a further charge where these are necessary.
Because two bariatric removals can be very different, we will assess the situation before confirming the expected charges wherever circumstances allow.
Need help with a bariatric deceased person?
If you are a family, funeral director, care provider or other organisation and need help with a larger deceased person, call BM Funeral Service before arranging transportation.
Telephone: 01233 273999
We will ask for the information needed to assess the removal, transportation and mortuary requirements and explain what can happen next.