I am investigating the death of my wife's grandmother May Brookes who died in the Workhouse/Infirmary at 1a Raddle Barn Road, Selly Oak. She had a history of being in the Western Road Workhouse for periods in her later life but ended in Selly Oak - dying of TB at the age of 44.
My question is do the hospital/workhouse records state what happens to the bodies of people who die there? Will it record if they are passed to the family for subsequent burial or whether they are buried at a local church or in a paupers grave?
Any information greatly appreciated.
My question is do the hospital/workhouse records state what happens to the bodies of people who die there? Will it record if they are passed to the family for subsequent burial or whether they are buried at a local church or in a paupers grave?
Any information greatly appreciated.