Perfect Serenity - Registering a Death

You need to take the Cause of Death Certificate to the Registry Office for your area. Details of the relevant Registrar usually appear on the envelope enclosing the certificate. There is a list of Registrars Offices on this page, but if in any doubt at all, don't hesitate to call us on 07050 138007

Information you will need to provide

The Registrar requires the following information:

• Date, place of birth and death
• Full name of the deceased including maiden name if appropriate
• The marital status of the deceased
• The occupation of the deceased
• Name and occupation of the deceased's spouse

Perfect Serenity - After Registration

The Registrar will provide the following forms that you will need to use or to keep:

Certificate for Burial or Cremation (green form)
You need to give this to the Funeral Director as soon as possible.

Certificate of Registration of Death (white form)
This is to be used when dealing with the Department of Social Security. This form is essential when claiming benefits.

Death Certificate
The Death Certificate is to be used when settling the deceased's estate and when dealing with insurance companies, pensions, banks and other organisations in matters relating to the deceased person's affairs.