Who May Register The Death?

Normally a relative should register the death. If there is no relative available, the death may be registered by:

Any person who was present at the death;

The executor or legal representative of the person who has died;

The person living in the premises where the person died; orany other person who knows about the death.

What details do I need to know?

Full name, job title, address, date and country of birth of the person who has died;

Full names, former names and job titles of any ex-husband, ex-wife or ex-civil partner of the person who died;

Full names, former names, job titles and dates of birth of any husband or wife or civil partner who is still alive;

Full names and job titles of the parents of the person who has died including the Mothers maiden name.

Name and address of the family doctor of the person who has died.

What documents do I need?

 A medical certificate (Form 11) from the doctor.

 An NHS medical card of the person who has died.

 A Birth Certificate and a most recent Marriage Certificate(if this applies).