After your loved one has passed you do not need to do anything in relation to collecting the death certificate and making an appointment to register. From 9th September 2024 Cremation Paperwork is no longer a requirement by law and all deaths are referred to the Medical Examiner at the Hospital (regardless of where your loved one passed).  You should NOT be invoiced £82/£164 by your funeral director for this.

 

The death certificate or MCCD will be emailed/scanned to the Registrar with the NOK details. The Registrar will then call you to make a face to face appointment. You will need to know how many certificates you require as these will be required for any pension claims, insurance policies, banks, building societies and solicitors if appointed.

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Certificates are £12.50 each and will be sent out to you in the post first class. If you require duplicates they are also £12.50. 

We do not need a copy of the certificate from you.

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When the Registrar calls you will need:

1. Full name of the deceased

2. Place and date where the death occurred

3. Home address

4. Occupation

5. Marital status

6. Maiden name

7. Spouse full name and occupation

8. NI number if known

9. NHS number if known

 

The Registrar will also give you information about the TELL US ONCE service who cancel everything government related for you.

 

If the Coroner is involved, we will be able to advise you on what you need to do.​