Registering the Death
Registering of a Death should be done within 5 days, in the borough the death occurred, please visit www.gov.uk/register-offices to find the local registry office and book an appointment before visiting in person..
The register office will tell you what you need to do when you contact them, Make sure you take the following with you on the day of your appointment. MCCD - The Medical Certificate of the Cause of Death The Deceased's most recent Passport. Please Note MCCD will not be issued if Coroners are involved.​ You’ll need to tell the registrar: the person’s full name at the time of death any names previously used, e.g. maiden name, the person’s date and place of birth, their last address, their occupation and the full name, date of birth and occupation of a surviving or late spouse or civil partner whether they were getting a State Pension or any other benefits
Who should Register the Death
A relative should register the death. If a relative cannot register the death, you can do it if you
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were there at the time of death
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are the person who found the body
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are the person in charge of the body
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are in charge of making the funeral arrangements
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Documents you will get from the Registrar
When you register a death, you’ll get
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A Certificate for Burial or Cremation (the ‘green form’) - gives permission for burial or an application for cremation
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A Certificate of Registration of Death​ (Death Certificate)