Further information

Registry offices

You may need to make an appointment before registering a death. To find your local Registry Offices visit the Directgov website [external link].

What the Registrar will need from you

When registering a death, you'll need to take a medical certificate of the cause of death (signed by a doctor).

You will also need the following information for the registrar:

• the deceased's full names at death;
• any names previously used, including maiden surname;
• the deceased's date and place of birth (town and county if born in the UK and country if born abroad);
• their last address;
• their occupation;
• the full name, occupation and date of birth of a surviving spouse or civil partner;
• whether the deceased was receiving a state pension or any other state benefits

Documents you will receive

You will then receive:

• a Certificate for Burial or Cremation, giving permission for the body to be buried or for an application for cremation to be made, and;
• a Certificate of Registration of Death; issued for social security purposes if the deceased received a state pension or benefits.

This service is free of charge unless you want certified copies of the register.

For more information including registering a Still Birth, or what happens if a coroner is involved, then please follow one of the links below.

External links

Find your local registry office [General Register Office]

Registry offices in Norfolk [Norfolk County Council]

Registering a death [Directgov]
Includes information on who can register a death, still births , what documents you need and what to do if the death is referred to a coroner.

Benefits: Funeral grants [Norfolk County Council]
Gives information on payments made to people who are responsible for arranging a funeral.

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