Frequently Asked Questions: Deaths and funerals
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Deaths and funerals FAQs
Q: What do I need to bring to register a death?
Q: What questions will I be asked when registering a death?
Q: What happens after I have registered the death?
You will be given a document to enable you to make the funeral arrangements. If the death was referred to the Coroner, there may be other procedures.
You will also be given a form for Social Security purposes. Both of these documents are free of charge.
You will not be given a death certificate free of charge. There is no 'original' certificate, but if you need certified copies of the register entry to deal with the estate of the deceased you can buy them from the Registrar.
You may need these for:
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probate or letters of administration
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banks and building society accounts
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insurance companies
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stocks and shares
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solicitors
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other purposes
If you do not buy enough certificates at the time you register, you can still get them at any time in the future, but they may cost more if the register has been completed.