How to Register a Death
Who should register the death
A relative should register the death. Registering the death will take about 30 minutes - And you will need to make an appointment to do so.
Bradford Registrar Office:
If a relative can't register the death, you can do it if you:
Were there at the time of death
Are an administrator from the hospital
(if the person died in hospital)
Are in charge of making funeral arrangements
Documents you'll get:
When you register a death you'll get:
- Certificate for Burial or Cremation (the 'green form') - gives permission for burial or an application for cremation
- Certificate of Registration of Death (form BD8) - you may need to fill this out and return it if the person was getting a State Pension or benefits (the form will come with a pre-paid envelope so you know where to send it)
You can buy extra death certificates - these will be needed for sorting out the person's affairs.
What you need to do
Take the medical certificate showing the cause of death (signed by a doctor) with you.
If available (but don't worry if not), also take the person's:
Birth certificate
Council Tax bill
Driving licence
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
NHS medical card
Passport
Proof of address (eg utility bill)
You'll need to tell the registrar:
The person's full name at the time of death
Any names previously used, eg maiden name
The person's date and place of birth
Their last address
Their occupation
The full name, date of birth and occupation of a surviving or late spouse or civil partner
Whether they were getting a State Pension or any other benefits
You should also take supporting documents that show your name and address (eg a utility bill) but you can still register a death without them.
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