When You Speak To The Registrar On The Telephone

When You Speak To The Registrar On The Telephone

It would be useful if possible prior to the telephone call to identify a Funeral Directors.

The Registrar will need to know:

• The date and place of death. • The deceased’s last address. • The deceased’s first name(s) and surname (and maiden name if applicable). • The deceased’s date and place of birth. • The deceased’s occupation and the name and occupation of husband (if applicable). • Whether the deceased was getting 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 give you:

• Let you know how you can get hold of the death certificate (usually by post) • Send the Certificate for Burial or Cremation (known as the Green Form/Form 9) unless the Coroner has given an Order for Burial or a Certificate for Cremation to the Funeral Directors. • Reference number for the DWP (BD8) for pension purposes, although you will not need this if taking advantage of the Tell Us Once service mentioned below. • You can purchase a Death Certificate(s) (certified copy of the register entry) for the cost of £11 each.

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