When a medical certificate with the cause of death has been issued by the doctor or Coroner, it is necessary for a relative, friend, or individual arranging the funeral to register the death at the local Register Office.
It's advisable to schedule an appointment beforehand.
To streamline the process, consider this checklist to gather the required information. Ensure meticulous attention to names and spellings before signing the Register.
- Obtain the medical certificate from the hospital or doctor. Usually the Bereavement confirms to the next of kin on phone or email if the medical fact of death has been sent or not to the register office. (Note: If the Coroner was involved, the Registrar will already possess this information).
- Bring along a passport or other identification document to verify the accuracy of spellings and dates.
- Provide the full name of the deceased, including any former family name for a married woman.
- Specify the date and place of birth.
- Provide details of the date and place of death.
- State the usual address at the time of death.
- Mention the occupation of the deceased at the time of death or before retirement.
- Indicate if the deceased received any pension or allowances from public funds.
- For a married woman, provide the full name and occupation of her husband. If she was a widow, specify the date of her husband's death.
- Include the name, date of birth, and occupation of the surviving spouse/civil partner.
- Provide the duration of hospitalization.
- State your full name and relationship to the deceased individual.
- Specify the funeral director assisting you.
- Decide whether the deceased will be buried, cremated, or repatriated.
- Determine the number of copies of the death certificate required.
- Verify names and spellings meticulously. Discuss any name changes with the Registrar before signing the Register.
Additionally, if the family chooses a local burial, the Register Office issues a green form. However, if the family opts for body repatriation, no green form is required, as your repatriation agency will request the Out of England from the Coroner Office.
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