Who can register a death

A death can be registered by:

a relative
anyone present at the death
the person arranging the funeral
someone who lives in the building where somebody died, such as the manager of a care home

Who can register a death
If someone has died, find out who can register the death.
Information you need to provide
Information and documents you'll be asked for at your appointment.
Book an appointment
How to book an appointment to register a death, what happens during the appointment.
After the death is registered
What to do after the death is registered, arranging the funeral, letting organisations know about the death and how to get bereavement support.

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