What documents do I need?

What documents do I need?

Medical Certificate of Cause of Death

This will be issued in most cases and is required before you can register a death. This is completed by a doctor and obtained from the hospital Bereavement Services team. You should take this to the register office with you. There is no cost for this document.

Death Certificate (copy)

This document is issued when a death is registered. The original entry into the register of deaths is kept by the register office. You can request certified copies at the point you register - these will cost £11.

Certificate for burial or cremation (green form)

This document is issued when a death is registered. You should hand this to your appointed funeral director as soon as possible. There is no cost for this document.

Out of England Certificate

This document is issued by HM Coroner and is required in order to take a body out of England. Your funeral director can assist in obtaining this. There is no cost for this document.