Registration

What to do when it comes to registering a death

The death of a loved one can turn your world upside down, making everything difficult to manage. Murray's Funeral Directors has 4 branches in the Burton area and is here to offer practical advice and support 24/7.

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A step-by-step guide to registering a death

All deaths are required, by law, to be registered. Usually the GP will issue a MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF CAUSE OF DEATH, which is then required to be taken to the DISTRICT REGISTRAR (with, if possible the deceased's MEDICAL CARD) by one of the following:


  1. A relative of the deceased who is present at death.
  2. A relative of the deceased who was in attendance during the illness.
  3. A relative residing or being in the district where the death occurred.
  4. A person present at death.
  5. The occupier of the house, if he or she knew of the happening of the death.
  6. An inmate of the house, if he or she knew of the happening of the death.
  7. The person dealing with the disposal of the deceased person. (Not the Funeral Director)

The procedure when you go to the Registrar is very straightforward and the following questions will be asked:

  • Date and place of death
  • Full name of the deceased
  • Marriage status of deceased
  • Home address of the deceased


If the deceased is:


  • Male (even if retired) they will ask for his last occupation.
  • Female (either married or widowed) they will ask for her maiden name and her husband's full name and occupation. They will also ask for her occupation, if any. If married at date of death, the date of birth of the surviving partner.

The registrar will then issue the following certificates:

  1. A GREEN CERTIFICATE which is required by the FUNERAL DIRECTOR for either cremation or burial.
  2. A WHITE CERTIFICATE OF DEATH which is required should you wish to claim any NI Benefits.
  3. Additional copies of the certified entry of death (otherwise known as the Death Certificate) may be obtained from the Registrar upon payment of the appropriate fee, should you require them for legal purposes. The REGISTRAR will advise you on this.

 

Should the death be notified to the CORONER and, following a post-mortem it is necessary for an inquest to be opened and adjourned, then the REGISTRATION procedure is slightly different and will be explained at the time.

Arranging a funeral

For 24/7 support after the death of a loved one, call the team at Murray's today. Details of our local branches can be found below.

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