To register a death, you’ll need a medical certificate of cause of death and to make an appointment with the local register office in the area where the death occurred. You’ll provide information about the deceased and their details to the registrar. After registration, you’ll receive a death certificate and a certificate for burial or cremation.
A doctor will issue a medical certificate of the cause of death. This is separate from the death certificate.
The registrar will contact you after receiving the medical certificate, or you can contact them to arrange an appointment. You can find your local
register office using the GOV.UK website.
You will need information about the deceased, including their full name, date and place of birth, last address, occupation, and details of their
spouse or civil partner. You may also be asked for documents like their passport, proof of address, and marriage or civil partnership certificates.
During the appointment, you'll provide the information to the registrar. The registration process usually takes around 30 minutes.
You will receive a death certificate, which is needed for legal and administrative purposes, and a certificate for burial or cremation, which is
needed for the funeral arrangements.
Use the Tell Us Once service to inform government departments about the death, or inform them yourself.
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