Registration of a death  

Registration can be done at any of the offices within the same county. You will have to make an appointment.

You will need to take with you the following information and documents:

• The medical certificate (issued by the doctor), or “pink certificate” if given to you by the Coroner
• The date and place of death
• The full name and surname (and maiden name where appropriate)
• The date and place of birth
• The occupation (and occupation of their spouse if appropriate)
• The usual address
• Whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension of allowance from public funds
• If the deceased was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow or widower
• The deceased’s medical card, if available

If the registrar gives you a Certificate for Burial or Cremation (the “Green form”), you need to pass this to us. They will also give you a Certificate of Registration of Death BD8/344, (the “White form” – not to be confused with the death certificate) which you should complete and send to the DSS as instructed to recalculate any benefits. If you need any copies of the death certificate, for your own records or for insurance claims etc (who do not accept photocopies), they are £3.50 each.

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