Before contacting the Registrar, it would be helpful to have the following ready:
1. The date and place of death
2. The full name of the deceased (maiden/former name if applicable)
3. The deceased's date and place of birth
4. The deceased's occupation and , in cases where the deceased is female, the name and
occupation of her husband
5. The deceased's usual address
6. Whether the deceased is in receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds
7. If the deceased was married, the date of birth or the surviving widow or widower
If the family have them, it would be useful to take with them the deceased's Birth Certificate, Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate and NHS Medical Card, or recent hospital letter with their NHS number.
They may also need to take their own Identification documents if they have them, such as:
Once the death has been registered the family will be issued with two certificates. These will be sent to them by first class post.
1. Death Certificate. The Registrar will issue as many death certificates as required although all copies are chargeable.
Photocopies are not usually acceptable for matters such as banking, insurance etc.
2. Certificate of Burial/Cremation. This form needs to be given to the Funeral Director.
In addition to the above you will be issued with a Registration/ Notification of death form which needs to be completed and returned to the Department of Work and Pensions.