Registration of deaths
The registration of a death, or a Death By Declaration, is by appointment only. Please contact us.
What we need to register a death
The registrar will need to see the medical certificate of cause of death issued by the Doctor (except in Coroner’s referrals) and will require certain information for the registration to proceed.
- Deceased’s full name and surname (and any other names used)
- Maiden surname for women
- Date and place of birth
- Occupation and usual address
- If deceased was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow or widower
- If deceased was widowed, the full names and occupation of their late spouse.
The informant needs to be qualified to register, see categories below.
- Relative of deceased
- Person present at the death
- Occupier of the house where the death occurred
- Person causing the disposal of the body (arranging the funeral)
A form to proceed with the funeral arrangements will be issued after registration and also a certificate for The Benefits Agency (Social Security) Death Certificates can be obtained at the time of registration for £3.50 per certified copy, this fee is liable to change.
Registration of deaths elsewhere
If it is difficult for you to attend at the correct Register Office, you may go to any Register Office in England and Wales.
The registrar will require a death certificate or a Coroner’s certificate in order to proceed, the information will then be taken in a form of a declaration which will be posted to the correct district for the registration to be made.
Prior appointment or knowledge of the death may be required as the registrar taking the declaration will need to liaise with the other office, please telephone 020 8940 2651 for this facility.
Please note that using the declaration procedure may result in a delay in making the funeral arrangements.