Registration
A death must be registered in the district in which it has occurred. Wherever possible this should be done by a near relative. The Registrar will require the Medical Certificate of Death together with the deceased's Medical Card. If you cannot find this don't worry - just explain to the Registrar.
Information that the Registrar will require is as follows:
- The date and place of death.
- The deceased's usual address.
- The full names and surname (the maiden surname if the deceased was a woman who was married). The date and place of birth (town and county, or country if born abroad).
- The occupation (arid the name and occupation of her husband if the deceased was a married woman or widow).Whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension or allowance from public funds.
- If the deceased was married, the date of birth of the surviving widow or widower.
The Registrar will issue a green certificate, which should be delivered to our office as soon as possible, and a white Certificate of Registration for D.S.S. purposes. The Registrar will also issue copies (for a fee) of the entry in the Register, which may be needed for legal purposes. These copies will be needed for Life Insurance, Probate, Banks, Pensions, Stocks and Shares, Savings Certificates, Premium Bonds and Solicitors, although they may not all need to keep a copy. The Registrar will advise you on such matters and will issue as many copies as you may require. Details of the Registrars' addresses are shown at the back of this brochure. |
