In the UK, a death must normally be
registered within 5 days in the district it
has occurred. If a Coroner is involved, it
may not be possible to register the death
within 5 days. The Coroner will advise
you on when to register the death.
At the Registrar's
You should take with you the medical certificate issued
by the Doctor showing the cause of death and the
deceased's medical card.
The Registrar will also require the following
information :
Full
Name
Marital
Status
Date of
Birth
Place of
Birth
Occupation
Maiden
Name (if
female
and
married)
Spouses
Name
Spouses
Date of
Birth
Spouses
Occupation
The Registrar will issue a death certificate which is
required by the Funeral Director.The Registrar will also
provide a certified copy of the Entry of Death,which may
be required by insurers, banks etc.
Local Registrar Details
The Mansion House
39 Grove Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1SL
Tel : 08458 247400
