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Registering a Death

tigtag02
tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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in Marriage, relationships & families
Sorry for the low tone but can anyone tell me if you need a birth certificate to register the death?
:heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
TEAM YELLOW
DFD 16/6/10
"Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:
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  • Mips
    Mips Posts: 19,796 Forumite
    I thought you just had to take the cetificate of Death.
    :cool:
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    No, just the death certificate. But the registrar will ask you where the person was born, their age, address, and their occupation (or former occupation if retired)
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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    Dippychick wrote: »
    I thought you just had to take the cetificate of Death.

    Do you mean the one from the Dr/Hospital?

    Is that all you need? I have gotton myself into a right state over the birth certificate coz I cant find it.

    Thanks again
    :heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
    TEAM YELLOW
    DFD 16/6/10
    "Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:
  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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    zzzLazyDaisy wrote: »
    No, just the death certificate. But the registrar will ask you where the person was born, their age, address, and their occupation (or former occupation if retired)

    Thank you ~ I'm sending myself nutty ~ lol
    :heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
    TEAM YELLOW
    DFD 16/6/10
    "Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:
  • Mips
    Mips Posts: 19,796 Forumite
    tigtag02 wrote: »
    Do you mean the one from the Dr/Hospital?

    Is that all you need? I have gotton myself into a right state over the birth certificate coz I cant find it.

    Thanks again


    Yes Tigs the one from the Hospital.. are you OK? xx
    :cool:
  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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    Dippychick wrote: »
    Yes Tigs the one from the Hospital.. are you OK? xx


    Yeah, thanks. I think I'm doing ok but its these little things that are driving me round the bend but then I never was too sane to start with ;)
    :heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
    TEAM YELLOW
    DFD 16/6/10
    "Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:
  • Mips
    Mips Posts: 19,796 Forumite
    tigtag02 wrote: »
    Yeah, thanks. I think I'm doing ok but its these little things that are driving me round the bend but then I never was too sane to start with ;)


    Oooh we're all nuts.. never believe anyone who claims they're not!!

    All you need is the Death cert.. they will have details from all previous history etc.. keep your chin up and relax :)
    :cool:
  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
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    Dippychick wrote: »
    Oooh we're all nuts.. never believe anyone who claims they're not!!

    All you need is the Death cert.. they will have details from all previous history etc.. keep your chin up and relax :)

    Thank you :D

    I think it being the weekend isnt helping as I cant get anything done and I want to be in *organising mode* ~ if that makes sense :D
    :heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpuls
    TEAM YELLOW
    DFD 16/6/10
    "Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:
  • Mips
    Mips Posts: 19,796 Forumite
    tigtag02 wrote: »
    Thank you :D

    I think it being the weekend isnt helping as I cant get anything done and I want to be in *organising mode* ~ if that makes sense :D


    Oh I know what you mean, it is always frustrating when the 'offices' aren't opening!

    Have you got the Cert of Death from Drs?
    :cool:
  • RAMBLER
    RAMBLER Posts: 1,209 Forumite
    No. all of the above posts are correct. you don't need a birth certificate to register a death.

    A couple of points (practical and boring)

    I live on the wirral, so i know these happen here

    you need to book an appointment with the registrar.

    You get the original certificate free then they are £2.50ish then but if you want more later they are far more expensive.

    Depending on who the certificate is for you might need more for banking and probate stuff,

    The registrars are extremely helpful giving you information and forms as well, for social security perpouses, and changing/stopping mail.

    I hope that it goes well, any other questions ask.....

    i hope that someone is going with you don't go alone.....

    take care of yourself
    There is no need to run outside
    For better seeing,
    Nor to peer from a window.
    Rather abide at the center of your being.

    Lao Tzu
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