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Registering a Death

Who Can Register a Death

Our advice...
This is usually done by a relative but those described here are also qualified to register a death.

  • A relative of the deceased
  • A person present at the death
  • The occupier of the premises if aware of the death happening;
  • The person arranging the funeral (but not the funeral director).

If English is not the first language of the person registering the death and help is needed, it would be helpful for someone else to accompany him or her to the Register Office and act as an interpreter.

However, the relative or other person must register the death personally as a helper cannot register instead of them.

More help
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