Registering a death

Registration of a death should always take place prior to the funeral and it is usually a duty carried out by a relative of the person who has died. If no relative is available then the registration can be carried out by any person who was present at the death, the occupier of the premises where the death took place, or the person who is accepting responsibility for arranging the funeral.

The registrar will need to know the following about the person who has died:

- Full name

- Date and place of death

- Date and place of birth

- Occupation

- Home address

- If married, date of birth of the surviving spouse

- If in receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds

The registrar will need the following documents:

- The Medical Certificate of Cause of Death

- The National Health Service Medical Card (if available)

- The Birth Certificate

- The Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

The Registrar will issue a green certificate for burial or cremation which we require prior to the funeral taking place.

If you would like more information and advice from one of experienced members of staff, then feel free to contact us.