How To Register A Death

Deaths that have taken place within England & Wales should be registered within 5 days of the event occurring. However sometimes the coroner may need to be involved, in which case the death cannot be registered until he or she has completed any investigation that has been deemed necessary.

 

If wishing to register a death within the Castle Point and Rochford districts please make an appointment using the following contact numbers:

 

Rayleigh Registrar

01268 776362

Mon, Wed & Fri

9:30am - 12:00pm

Canvey Island

01268 699214

Tue, Thur

10:00am - 12:00pm

 

Below is some information on what is required and what to expect when registering a death.

 

Who Can Register A Death

A close relative of the deceased

A relative in attendance during the last illness

A relative living in the district where the death occurred

A person present at the death.

The person responsible for making funeral arrangement (not the funeral director)

 

Documents Required For Registering a Death

Medical certificate of death.

Medical card (if available) or birth certificate & information regarding date of birth.

Identification for the informant.

 

Information Required to Register a Death

Date & place of death.

Full name of deceased (maiden name is applicable)

Date & place of birth.

Occupation & home address.

If married, full name and occupation of surviving spouse.