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Registering a Death

Information Needed by the Registrar

A complete checklist of what information and documents you'll need to supply...
  • The medical certificate issued by the doctor showing the cause of death (If the death has been referred to the coroner, the Coroner's Office will advise you on what to do)
  • The date and place of death
  • The full name and surname of the deceased
  • The maiden surname (if applicable, and if it is different from their married name)
  • The deceased person's date and place of birth
  • The deceased person's occupation
  • The usual address of the deceased
  • If the person who died was a married woman, or a widow, the full names and ocupation of her husband
  • If the person who died was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow/widower

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