Thornalley Funeral Services Ltd. - Registering a Death

Registering a Death

It is necessary for the death to be registered before burial or cremation can take place.

The registration takes place at the Registrar's Office, for the area in which the death occurred; this is done strictly by appointment.

The following people can register the death:

	A relative.
	A person present at the death.
	The person arranging the funeral.

The following documents will be required:-

	Certificate of Cause of Death from Doctor or Hospital (if the Coroner is involved click here)
	Birth Certificate (if available)
	Marriage Certificate (if available)
	NHS Medical Card (if available)

The Registrar will require the following information regarding the deceased:-

	Full Name (including Maiden name where appropriate).
	Date and Place of Birth
	Date and Place of Death
	Last Occupation
	Receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds, other than a State Pension.
	Full name of spouse or partner (even if deceased)
	Date of birth of spouse or partner (even if deceased)
	Last occupation of spouse or partner (even if deceased)

Upon registration the Registrar will issue a Green Certificate. This must be handed to the Funeral Director as soon as possible after registration.

Also issued is a White Certificate which should be forwarded to the Department of Social Security as soon as possible, and at this time any possible financial help from the department can be discussed.

Copies of the Death Certificate can be obtained from the registrar upon payment of the necessary fee. Certified copies will be needed for any of the following purposes, among others:-

	Bank and Building Society accounts.
	Life Insurance policies covered by the deceased.
	Dealing with shares owned by the deceased.
	Applying for a tax rebate.
	Private Pensions.
	Solicitor.

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