Registering a Death

Where do I register a death?
A death will normally be registered in the Registration District where it occurred (even if this is not the deceased person’s place of residence)

Who may register the death?
Any of the following are legally entitled to register a death:

• A relative of the deceased
• A person present at the death
• A person arranging the funeral (this cannot be the Funeral Director)
  In certain circumstances others persons such as the Matron or Administrator of a nursing home can register the death.

What will I need to bring?

• You will need the Medical Certificate of cause of death provided by the Doctor who has been attending the deceased.
• If the death has been referred to the Coroner you cannot register the death until the Coroner gives permission for this to take place.

What information will I need to provide to the registrar?

• Full name and surname of the deceased person
•  Maiden name if applicable
• If the deceased person was a married woman, the full name and occupation of her husband
•  Date and place of birth of deceased
•  Occupation and usual address

What will I receive from the registrar?

•  A certificate for Burial or Cremation when appropriate (please pass this on to your Funeral Director as soon as you can)
•  A certificate of Registration of Death for Social Security Purposes
•  Certified copies of the entry in the register*

*These are sometimes necessary for Banks, Solicitors, Insurances and Private Pensions etc. Please note that many companies will not accept a photocopy. Certified copies are usually £3.50 each if purchased at the time of registering and £7.00 each if more are required at a later date.

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