Registering a death

Death and bereavements can be a difficult time, find out more here about the simple steps to register a death here.

Who can register a death

  • A relative
  • A person present at the death, if there is no relative present
  • The person arranging the funeral, if there is no relative present (this does not include the funeral director)
  • The occupier of the premises where the death occurred, if they were aware of the death (for example, the matron of a nursing home or hospital administrator) 
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