Registering a Death
In the UK, a death must normally be registered within 5 days in the district in which it has occurred. If a Coroner is involved, it may not be possible to register the death within 5 days. The Coroner will advise you on when to register the death.
At the Registrar’s:
You should take with you the Medical Certificate issued by the doctor showing the cause of death and the deceased’s Medical Card. The registrar will also require the following information about the deceased:
Full
name
Marital Status
Date
of Birth
Place of Birth
Occupation
Maiden Name (if
female and married)
Spouse’s
Name
Spouse’s
Date of Birth
Spouse’s
Occupation
The Registrar will issue a Death Certificate which is required by the Funeral Director. The Registrar will also provide a Certified Copy of the Entry of Death, which may be required by Insurers, Banks etc
Local Registrar Details
Wandsworth Registrar
The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, LONDON SW18 2PU.
Open 9:15 to 16:00 Mon-Fri.
Tel: 020 8871 6120
Lambeth Registrar
Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, LONDON SW2 1RU.
Open 9:00 to 4:00 Mon-Fri
Tel: 020 7926 9420
Merton Registrar
The Register Office, Morden Park House, Morden Park, London Road, Morden,
Surrey, SM4 5QU
Open: 9:30 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 16:30 Mon-Fri
Tel: 020 8648 0414
Sutton Registrar
The Register Office, Russettings, 25 Worcester Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2
6PR.
Open 9:00 to 16:30 Mon-Fri
Tel: 020 8770 6790/1
