What happens at registration?
You will need to bring the medical certificate of cause of death issued by the doctor. If there has been a post mortem, the coroner will send this directly to the registrar.
You will be asked for the following information:
- date and place of death
- name and surname of the person who has died
- date and place of birth
- occupation
- address
- marital status and the date of birth of any surviving partner
- full name and occupation of husband, wife or civil partner
- whether the person who has died was in receipt of a pension or allowance from a government pension scheme
To record the death accurately it helps us if you also bring proof of:
- name – passport, birth certificate or NHS medical card
- change of name (if applicable)– deed poll
- marital Status – marriage/civil partnership certificate
- address – utility bill
- your ID – passport, driving licence or utility bill
The registrar will give you
- a form for the Benefits Agency
- a form for the undertaker (unless it has been issued by the coroner)