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Registering A Death - A Guide
When a person dies a doctor or hospital will issue a death certificate.
If the death is or has been referred to the coroner, where a cremation is chosen, the coroner will issue a certificate to replace the green one originally completed following the death.
A Death Must Then Be Registered By Law
We are able to advise on the procedure and whereabouts of the relevant registration offices.
Appointments must be made to register.
The local Registrar Details and contacts are shown below.
Who can Register the Death?
- Any Relative of the Deceased
- Any person present at the time of death
- The occupier of the house where the death occurred
- The person arranging the funeral
What information will be required?
- Date & place of birth and death
- Full name of the deceased, home address and occupation
- Marital status and, if the deceased is female, her maiden name and her husband’s full name & occupation
Registrars Contact Details
Any death that has occurred in Norfolk, can now be registered at any Norfolk Registrar, an appointment will be required.
Appointments for any registrar can be made by telephoning the local County Council on:
Norfolk Registrar
03448 008020
Suffolk Registrar
03456 072060
Cambridgeshire Registrar 03450 451363
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