Care after death

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We have put together some resources to help you navigate through this difficult time.

Gold Coast University Health Mortuary Release times

Phone (Monday to Friday, 1-4pm)07 5687 6684

Emailgchhs_mio@health.qld.gov.au

Gold Coast University Hospital Coronial Matters

Phone (Monday to Friday, 8am-2pm)07 5687 6679

EmailGCUH.CoronialSupport@police.qld.gov.au

Gold Coast University Hospital Social Work

Phone (Monday to Friday 8am-4pm)07 5687 3105

EmailGCUHsocialwork@health.qld.gov.au

Get help and support

The time following the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. Find services that provide counselling and support to those experiencing grief or loss.

Spiritual care centres and sacred space

The Spiritual Care Centres at Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital include sacred spaces, which offer a quiet space for people of all faiths or none at all, a chapel and prayer room/mats from which to draw spiritual nurture, energy and life.

Last updated 13 May 2026

What happens after a loved one dies in a Gold Coast Health facility?

Visiting a person who has died

Spiritual and cultural care support

Organ donation

Body donation / bequests

Funeral arrangements

Managing affairs after a death

Grief counselling and support

Remembering your loved ones

Honouring the lives of our patients

Perinatal and neonatal

Gold Coast University Health Mortuary Release times

Gold Coast University Hospital Coronial Matters

Gold Coast University Hospital Social Work

Indigenous Health Liaison Officer

Perinatal Loss Coordinator

Coronial Family Services

Get help and support

Spiritual care centres and sacred space