Registering the Death

The most important things to do when someone dies are to register the death and arrange the funeral. This is something we can assist you with if you are finding it difficult to cope or live away from the area.

To register a death you will need a medical certificate from the GP or Medical Practitioner who certified the death. You will need to register the death at the Registry nearest to the place of death within 5 days. An appointment will need to be made with the Registrar and you will need to have the following information:

The medical certificate supplied by the GP which should contain the date and place and cause of death
The deceased’s names and maiden name or previous names if applicable
The Deceased’s last address
The Deceased’s date of birth and place of birth
The Deceased’s occupation and where applicable the name and occupation of their spouse
Name of informant (the name of the person registering the death)
Confirmation of whether the deceased received a state pension or allowance

On registering the death you will be supplied with:

A death certificate (extra copies can be purchased at the time and it advisable to purchase some as these will be required to be registered with the deceased’s asset holders)
Certificate of registration of death
Certificate for burial or cremation (this will need to be submitted to the funeral directors)

To book an appointment call us on 01626 33 33 80 or complete our Request a Call Back form and we will call you back, at a time to suit you, free of charge.

We offer:

Free 30-minute initial consultation
Out of hours appointments
Fixed fee packages
No win no fee in appropriate cases
Exceptional client care
No hidden costs
Expert, local legal advice
A truly personal service

Our solicitors combine friendly, high quality legal advice with exceptional client care at a reasonable cost. Our clients rate us highly and a large number come to us through personal referrals. Located in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Newton Abbot, Devon our Solicitors look after clients from across the South West as well as nationally and internationally.

What our Clients say

Andrew – YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST. I say it time and again I know, but from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. Thank you for making this so seamless, so crystal clear, so painless, and for being so understanding and sympathetic and your fabulous advice. You are heaven sent, a true gent and one in a million.

Jo, South Woodford, London

I would not have known what to have done without you and your sound knowledge, guidance and quick mind. Thank you so much for holding my hand, especially through the ‘wobbly’ times

Mrs N, Langport, Somerset

Thank you ever so much for your hard work regarding my children and the house transfer, You made a Life Changing situation much easier for me, Thank you again to yourself and your team I can’t recommend you guys highly enough.

Kind regards, Mr Painter

I thank you so much for your professional and warm approach to me during my divorce proceedings and would have no hesitation in using your services in the future or in recommending you to others.

I dealt with Clare and Jean.

They were both very good and very efficient.

Mr Fitxgerald, Blackley