Deaths

Registering a death

Introduction

We understand that it can be daunting for some people to have to face registering a death. These pages give you step-by-step guidance on what is required and what is involved – your local register office can also give you advice and information.

A death which takes place in England can only be registered in English but deaths in Wales may be registered bilingually in English and Welsh.

These pages explain what to do for a death which takes place in England or Wales – please visit the registration websites for Scotland and Northern Ireland for information on how to register a death in these countries.

Please click on a link from the right hand side of the page for more detailed information.