What to do after death

When you go to the Registrar remember to take:

• The Medical Certificate of the cause of death
• Birth and medical certificates, if available
• Medical card, if possible

The Registrar will need to know:

• date and place of death
• the deceased’s first names and surname (including maiden name, if appropriate)
• the last (usual) address
• date and place of birth
• occupation
• name of spouse, date of birth and occupation
• whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension or other social security benefits.

The Registrar will issue

• A Certificate for the Burial or Cremation. This gives permission for burial or cremation and should be given to the funeral director so that the funeral can be held.
• A Certificate of Registration of Death. This is for social security purposes only, to be sent to the Department of Works and Pensions.
• A Death Certificate. This is a certified copy of the entry in the death register. You can pay for extra copies of the certificate - you will need them for the probate, bank, insurance and pension claims etc. If you make subsequent requests for copies it will cost you more.

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