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How Do I Register a Death?

Firstly, obtain The Cause of Death Certificate from the doctor or await a letter advising you to register if the Coroner is involved.

 

Where can a death be registered?

• A death can be registered at any register office. However, it is advisable that a death should be registered in the district in which the death occurred to assist with funeral arrangements.

Who can register a death?

• A relative;
• A person in charge of the funeral arrangements;
• A person present at the death or in attendance during the last illness of the deceased;
• The occupier of the place where the death took place;
• The person who found the body;
• There are others who may be able to register, please consult the Registrar.

How much does it cost to register a death?

• There is no charge to register a death.

How much does it cost for a copy of the death certificate?

• £3.50

What information will the Registrar need to know regarding the deceased?

• Confirmation of date and place of death;
• Full name and surname;
• Maiden name (if the person was a married woman);
• Date of birth and occupation of spouse;
• Date and place of birth;
• Occupation and usual address and post code;
• National Health Service Number (NHS) of deceased. Can be obtained from a Medical Card;
• Name and surname of person registering the death;
• Qualification of person registering (spouse/son/daughter/person making funeral arrangements on behalf of the family for example);
• Home address of person registering.

If a person is able to register the death in the district in which it occurred, what documentation will be received on the day of registration?

• A form for the Undertaker (the 9W green form) which gives him/her the authorisation to make the funeral arrangements;
• A form for Social Security (known as a BD8);
• Any death certificate(s) requested and payment received for - £3.50 each.

If a person is unable to go to the Register Office in the district where the death occurred?

• A person can attend another register office where the Registrar will take a declaration of the death and forward all the information to the register office in the district where the death occurred.

What is a declaration?

• The Registrar will record the information about the death, in duplicate. The person registering the death will be required to sign both copies and this is the information which is sent to the Register Office in the district where the death occurred. On receipt of this information the relevant district will transfer all information into the register and forward the necessary documentation direct to the person who registered the death. If any copies of the certificate are required, payment will be paid to the Registrar taking the declaration and forwarded with the information.

What documentation is sent and when?

• A form for the Undertaker (the 9W green form) which gives him/her the authorisation to make the funeral arrangements;
• A form for Social Security (known as a BD8);
• Any death certificate(s) requested and payment received for - £3.50 each.
• The documents will be sent within two days.

If you require further assistance, please contact The Register Office on 01495 762937