Registering a Death
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When someone passes away, the doctor who had been looking after the deceased be it the family GP or a Doctor within a hospital will issue THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH ‘Death Certificate’. In England and Wales, a Death must be registered in Five days. The Death must be registered in the town where the Death occurred, although if it’s difficult or impossible to travel the Death can be registered by the declaration in your local registrar’s office, registering by declaration could delay the Funeral service for a few days.
Who can register a Death
- The occupier or manager of a home in which the deceased resided
- A relative living in the district where the death occurred
- A relative or person who was in attendance at the Death
- The person arranging the funeral
- A close relative of the deceased
What the Registrar will require from you
- Marriage certificate and maiden name if the deceased was a married woman
- The medical certificate of cause of death (Death certificate)
- The medical card (if available)
- The birth certificate
What the Registrar will issue you
Copy of the certified entry (Death Certificate) it is advisable to buy more than the one given. You may need these to close bank accounts etc.
Certificate of burial or cremation, which is green in colour and this, is the document we as Funeral directors will need.
Form BD8 which is white in colour and is for the department of work and pensions.
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If you would like more information about registering a death or would like to speak to a member of staff, please don’t hesitate to call us on 02476 382124 or you can send us a message using our contact form and we will contact you as soon as we can. We are here to help and support you.
We are here to help and support you.
If you have any questions, you can call our 24-hour service on 02476 382124
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