What The Registry Office will need to know the following about the deceased
- Full name
- Date and place of birth (you’ll need an original birth certificate if possible)
- Last known address
- Age
- Last occupation
- Marital status (Bring Marriage Certificate where applicable)
- The age of the surviving Widow/ Widower
What The Registry Office will need to know the following about the person registering the death
- Full name
- Address
- Relationship to the deceased
Please ensure you bring proof of your name and address.
What The Registrar Will Give You
- A Death Certificate – there is a cost for a death certificate and this will vary depending on which borough the death occurred in. You also have the opportunity to buy additional copies.
- A Green Certificate: This gives authorisation for a burial or cremation to take place. This form is not issued if there has been a coroner’s post mortem or if the deceased is being repatriated. If one has been issued, please bring the Green Certificate to us as soon as possible. They’ll also give you a part B which the funeral director requires