When you go to the Registrar
Things To Take With You
The Medical Certificate of the cause of death
The Deceased’s Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate
The Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate contain all the information required by the Registrar.
The Registrar Requires The Following Details
Full Name of the Deceased
Home Address
Date and Place of Death
Date and Place of Birth
Last Occupation
Date of Birth of Surviving Partner
Whether the Deceased was in Receipt of a Pension or Allowance from Public Funds
If the Deceased was a married woman
Maiden Name
Husband’s Full Name (even if deceased)
Husband’s Last Occupation (even if deceased)
From the Informant
Full Name of Informant
Home Address
The Registrar Will Give You
A Green Certificate – which must be handed to the funeral director so that the funeral can take place
A White Certificate – this is for social security purposes
The Registrar Will SELL You Copies of the Death Certificate
You may need these for:
The Will
Any Pension Claims
Insurance Policies
Savings Bank Certificates
Premium Bonds
