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Deaths

 

In addition to the information here, the central government website www.direct.gov.uk offers help and support on what to do after a death, funerals and organisations you may need to inform after a bereavement.

Where do I register a death?
A death should normally be registered within 5 days (unless a coroner is investigating the circumstances leading to a death).

The death must be registered at the Register Office for the district where the death occurred.

For deaths in Warrington, you must register the death at:

The Register Office, Museum Street, Warrington

Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. For your convenience we operate an appointments system.

How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment Please telephone 01925 442762. This office is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

What happens when the death occurs in hospital?
When the death occurs in hospital, the hospital staff will contact the person named as next of kin and issue a Medical Certificate showing the cause of death. The hospital will also advise on how to register the death.

When happens if the death occurs elsewhere? 

Expected death

If the death was expected you should contact the doctor who attended the person during their final illness.

If that doctor can certify the cause of death they will give you:

  • a Medical Certificate showing the cause of death. The certificate will be in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar and will be given to you free of charge. 
  • a formal notice stating that the doctor has signed the Medical Certificate and advising you how to register the death.            

Unexpected death

If you discover a body, or a death is sudden or unexpected, you should contact the police who will help you to find and notify the necessary people, for example:

  • the Coroner 
  • the family doctor 
  • the deceased's nearest relative 
  • the deceased's minister of religion            

Cemeteries and Crematoria Service
The Cemeteries and Crematoria Service is most conscious of the personal and private grief that surrounds each individual family following a bereavement.

The service aims to provide as much information as possible regarding bereavement arrangements.        

You can find out more information on our bereavement pages.