What to do if death occurs…

Registration Procedure

A death must be registered in the district in which it has occurred within 5 days. The doctor's Certificate of Death should be taken to the Registrar's office with, if possible, the Medical Card and Birth Certificate of the deceased. An appointment must be made to attend registrar where the following information will be required;

The Registrar will require:

• Death Certificate

• Whether it is to be cremation or burial

• Date of death

• The full name and surname (and the maiden surname if the deceased was a woman who had been married)

• Medical Card/NHS number and NI number

• Date and place of birth

• Last occupation of deceased

• Their usual address

• If the deceased has a blue badge

• Whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds

• If the deceased was married, the name, date of birth and occupation of the surviving widow/widower. Or if the deceased was a widow/widower, then the name and occupation only

• Bring Photo ID

In return, the Registrar will issue a GREEN FORM (which is required by us before the funeral can take place), a White Form to cancel state pension, and copies of the Death Certificate as required (extra copies are chargeable at £11.00 each)

If the death is referred to the Coroner, it would be advisable to contact us so that provisional arrangements can be made prior to the Coroner giving permission for the registration and funeral to take place.

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