Who can register
Usually a relative. If no relative is available, it can be someone present at the death, an official from the hospital, or the person arranging the funeral.
What to bring
The registrar will ask for details about the person who died. Bring what you can find.
- Medical certificate of cause of death, if it has not been sent electronically
- Full name, date and place of birth, last address, occupation
- Details of a surviving spouse or civil partner
- NHS number, birth or marriage certificate if you have them
How many certificates
Most families need between four and eight certified copies. Each organisation holding money or a policy typically wants to see one. Copies bought later cost more.