Registering A Death

It is required to register a death within 5 working days by law, and this is normally done in the registration district where the death occurred (we will be able to inform you on the location of the local registrar’s office).

In normal circumstances, the Medical Certificate (signed by a doctor) and, if possible, the deceased’s Medical Card should be taken to the Registrars. The registrar will then provide you with the approved copy/copies (you must pay a nominal fee for these). The Registrar will also provide you with the Certificate for Burial or Cremation (also known as the “green form”) to send to the Funeral Director. You should give this to us as soon as possible so we can begin making the necessary arrangements. The Government have created a “Tell Us Once Service” which the registrar will go through with you at the time of registration.

To avoid delays, it is best to go to the register office in the area in which the person has died. You can choose another register office (in certain circumstances only) but it may take longer to get the necessary documents and this could delay the funeral arrangements.