Where to Register a Death
When someone dies, the death must usually be registered within five days at the register office in the area where the person passed away. This page provides links to local register offices so you can quickly find the correct location and book an appointment. If you’re unsure what documents you need or what to expect during the process, the team at Green Ending Funerals can offer guidance and support to help you through each step.
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When someone dies, the death must usually be registered within five days at the register office in the area where the person died.
This page provides links to local register offices to help you find the correct location and book an appointment. If you need guidance on what to do next, Green Ending Funerals is here to help.
You may also find our guidance on what to do when someone dies helpful, or you can contact Green Ending Funerals if you need support.
If the death is expected and after a person has died, the GP will be contacted to certify the death (a locum or London Ambulance Service can do this). Only the GP may issue the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) for the attention of the Medical Examiners Office. Once this has been completed, a funeral director can be instructed to help guide the family through the next stages (body collection into their care).
A Medical Examiner’s Officer will then contact the family to explain the certificate and confirm when the death can be registered. When advised, the family use the links below, select the borough in which the death occurred, and follow the link to book an appointment with the local register office. This must be done in the borough where the person died.
Registration must be completed in person, and this step allows funeral arrangements to move forward.