How to register a death:
By law, all deaths in England and Wales must normally be registered within five days. If you have the Medical Cause of Death Certificate, you should register as soon as possible. If the Coroner is involved, he will advise you when to register. You will need to make an appointment with the Registrar's Office in the district in which the death occurred. The Registrar will require the Cause of Death Certificate, the deceased's birth certificate, medical card and, if applicable, marriage certificate. Also, you will need to provide any book or document relating to a pension or allowance paid to the deceased from public funds. When a death occurs at home:
When someone dies at home, the first contact should be with the family doctor.The doctor will usually come to the house and, if satisfied with the cause of death, will issue the Cause of Death certificate, which can normally be collected from the surgery by the family. Once the doctor has completed his visit to the house, you can call us and we will arrange a suitable time to come your home. When a death occurs in hospital or in a nursing home:
When a person dies in hospital or a nursing home, the staff will make the necessary arrangements for a doctor to issue the Cause of Death Certificate and will advise you of the procedures for collection. When the Coroner is involved:
In some cases a death has to be reported to the Coroner. There are several reasons why the Coroner may be involved; it may simply be that a doctor has not seen the deceased within a set period of time. No doctor will issue a Cause of death Certificate; the Coroner will send all relevant paperwork directly to the Registrar's Office. We have specially prepared booklets in our office which go into these matters in greater detail. Please do not hesitate to call in or telephone if you would like one. | 
