Register a Death
What do you do when someone dies?
Registering a Death
You normally need to register a person's death within five days, and when someone you love has died this can seem like a daunting task. This information is sourced from the Directgov web site and additional information can be found on the Citizens Advice web site.
When and where to register a death
In England and Wales, you normally need to register the death within five days. It's best to go to the register office in the area where the person died, as otherwise it may take longer to get the documents you need and this could delay the funeral.
It will take about half an hour to register the death. You may need to make an appointment beforehand. You'll find contact details for the register office in the local area phone book or you can search on-line below.
- - Search for your local register office
Who can register a death
If the person died in a house or hospital, the death can be registered by:
- - a relative
- - someone present at the death
- - an occupant of the house
- - an official from the hospital
- - the person making the arrangements with the funeral directors
Deaths that occurred anywhere else can be registered by:
- - a relative
- - someone present at the death
- - the person who found the body
- - the person in charge of the body
- - the person making the arrangements with the funeral directors
Most deaths are registered by a relative. The registrar would normally only allow other people if there are no relatives available.
What else needs to be considered?
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Funeral Arrangements
you may have a preferred Undertaker to engage however a quick search on your favorite search engine will give you a selection of firms to choose from.
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Monumental Masonry
This is often arranged via your preferred undertaker but again you can search the web for alternatives.
Flowers
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Catering
Often a favoured, Pub, Club or local Hotel can give the deceased the send offhe/she would wish for.
Property & Financial Services
There might be property to sell and conveyancing to attend to, we can help
If you require financial advice to help with your estate planing, we can provide you with the relevant contact information to ensure you get the best advice.