What information will I need to supply to the Registration Officer?

About the deceased:

-The date and place of death

-The forenames and surname by which they were known, and any other names used, including a maiden name where relevant

-Their date and place of birth

-Their occupation and if they were retired

-The full names and occupation of spouse if the deceased was married or widowed

-Their usual address

-Whether they were in receipt of a specific employment pension from public funds, e.g. Armed Forces, Teachers, Police or Civil Service

I-f they were married or in a civil partnership, then the date of birth of their spouse or civil partner.

About the person registering:

-The forenames and surname by which they are known

-Their usual address

-Their relationship to the deceased

Other information:

It is useful if you can provide the deceased's National Health Service number, or even the medical card showing which doctor they were registered with. Please note that this is not their National Insurance Number.

Although it can be helpful to take copies of the deceased's birth and marriage certificates to assist these are not essential for the death registration, provided the information they contain can be provided.

The Registration Officer will ask for the name of the Funeral Director you will be using, if you have decided. If not known at the time of registering you will be asked to phone into the Registration Office with the details once the decision has been made.