WHEN SOMEONE DIES

When someone dies there are many things which will need to be taken care of. Understanding what you need to do can help ease some of the stress or confusion you may be feeling.
For ease and your own peace of mind it is advisable to have a funeral director in mind or appointed so there’s one less thing to think about. Knowing your options ahead of the time of need is a good starting point.
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Step 1: At the time of death

STEP 3: ARRANGE A FUNERAL

STEP 2: REGISTER THE DEATH

You will need to officially register the death in the Register Office in the borough where the person has died. You will need to call and make an appointment and physically go to the Registry Office.

It is important that a death is registered in a timely fashion, but there are some circumstances which may impact when you are able to do so.

Who Can Register a Death:

Partner
Relative or closest family member
Person who was present at the time of death
The person making the arrangements with the funeral directors
An official from the hospital where the death occurred

When you go, you will need to provide the following information:

Full name
Gender
Date and place of birth Occupation
Address
NHS number

It is also useful if you're able to take birth, certificate, marriage certificate or passport

When you register the death, the Register will issue:

i) Death Certificate - We advise you purchase several copies (approx. 5) of these as you will need them when dealing with the estate. Some companies, institutions such as banks require original copies. Current charges; £12.50 per certificate.

ii) The ‘Green Form’ This is officially the certificate for burial or cremation (Form 9, GR021) Informally called the Green Form because it is issued on bright green paper. Your funeral director will need this to proceed with funeral arrangements

*If you have appointed a funeral director, some registrar will probably email this directly to the funeral director. Some may give you the hard copy - Keep this safe

Step 3: CONTACT YOUR FUNERAL DIRECTOR

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