All deaths have to be registered - usually within five days.
If this is not possible, we will advise you about Registration by Declaration
A next of kin or executor have a legal obligation to do this – if this is not possible you should inform the Registrar. The death is normally registered in the District in which it occurred. If this is not possible, we will advise you about Registration by Declaration.
Registering a Death
In Weymouth, Portland and the Surrounding Areas
To book an appointment
Phone: 01305 225153
Who's Allowed
Who should register a death
A relative or executor should register the death.
If this is not possible, you can do it if you:
- were there at the time of death
- are a senior administrator from the hospital (if the person died in hospital)
- are the manager of the care home where the person died
- are the occupier of the building where the person died
- are in charge of making funeral arrangements
if no one else is available, the funeral director may register the death
What you will need to do:
Make sure the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been sent to the Registrar
When a person dies, a Medical Examiner will review the medical records to ensure an accurate cause of death has been recorded and will contact the bereaved directly with this information. Only once you have been contacted by the Medical Examiner are you able to make an appointment to register the death
If the Coroner has ordered a post-mortem no medical certificate will be issued, and the coroner will advise you when the death can be registered.
Make sure the Registrar has the correct information for your appointment they recommend you have access to the deceased’s:
- passport
- birth certificate
- proof of address (e.g. utility bill)
- medical card or NHS number
- marriage or civil partnership certificate (if applicable)
You will need to tell the Registrar:
- the person’s full name at the time of death
- any names previously used, e.g., maiden name
- the person’s date and place of birth
- their last address
- their occupation
- the full name, date of birth and occupation of a surviving or late spouse or civil partner
- whether they were getting a State Pension or any other benefits
Documents the Registrar will Issue:
- The Certificate for Burial or Cremation - (The ‘green form’)
- Death Certificates – Required for administering the deceased’s estate. These cost £12.50 each.
It’s advisable to pay for multiple copies of the death certificate as you will need to give originals to most companies. Copies may not be acceptable.
Contact Cotton & Son
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Milton House | 1 Milton Rd | Weymouth | Dorset | DT4 0AZ
Cotton & Son Limited
Cotton & Son Limited is a trading name AJ Wakely & Sons Ltd.
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