Deaths

What documents do I get when I register a death?

Question	What documents do I get when I register a death?
Answer	The registrar will issue a document to allow a burial or cremation to proceed if the Coroner has not already done so. This document needs to be given to the funeral director as the burial or cremation cannot proceed without it. The registrar will also issue a document for the Department of Social Security (DSS). This document will clear up any outstanding pension entitlement, if appropriate, and also gives the DSS information on the benefit entitlement of the surviving spouse. These are the only two documents that the registrar issues free of charge.
Topic	Registering a Death