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Deaths that have taken place within England & Wales should be registered within 5 days of the event occurring. Howeverif the death is refered to the coroner the death cannot be registered until they have completed any investigation that has been deemed necessary.

If wishing to register a death please use the relevent contact number from the list on the right hand side. You will need to make an appointment. Addresses for the registrars can be found below.

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 person present at the death.
The person responsible for making the funeral arrangements (not the funeral director)

Documents Required For Registering a Death
Medical certificate of death.
Date & place of death
Full name of deceased (maiden name if applicable)
If married, full name and occupation of surviving spouse.
Date & place of birth
Occupation & home address
Medical card (if available) or birth certificate or passport (if available)

What The Registrar Will Give You
A 'Green' certificate for burial or cremation.
Form BD8, must be completed if the deceased was in receipt of benefits of any kind from the Department of Social Security.
Copies of The Certified Entry Into The Register.

Local Registration Centres

For Deaths occuring in Hadleigh, Benfleet, Canvey, Rayleigh, Rochford, Wakering and Barling

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 12noon (Appointment Required)
The Robing Rooms
District Council Offices
Hockley Road,
Rayleigh
Essex
Telephone: 01268 776362

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am - 12noon (Appointment Required)
The Island Surgery
199 Furtherwick Road
Canvey Island
Essex
Telephone: 01268 699214

For Deaths Occuring In Southend Hospital

Contact the general office at Southend Hospital, an appointment will be made for you to register at the Bereavement Suite at Southend Hospital.

Telephone:01702 435555

 

For Deaths Occuring In Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff, Southend & Shoeburyness

Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 4:00pm (Appointment Required)
The Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 6ER
Telephone: 01702 215009