Registering a death
Practical guidance on who can register a death, what to take with you, and where you can register in the Leeds area.
Who can register a death?
You can register a death if you’re;
- A relative
- Somebody present at the death
- The person who found the deceased
- The person making arrangements with the funeral director
What do I need to take to register a death?
Once the Registrar receives the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death or Coroners Certificate they will contact you to arrange an appointment to register the death. If available, you should also take;
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate
- NHS medical card
You will also need to provide the following information;
- the person’s full name at the time of death
- any names previously used, e.g. 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
What will I get after registering a death?
- Certificate for Burial or Cremation (the ‘Green Form’). We need this in order for a funeral to take place
- Death Certificate: You can purchase as many copies of the Death Certificate as you require to deal with the estate of the person who has died.
Where can you register
Although you need to register in the district where the person died, you don’t necessarily have to register at the office closest to where the death took place. For example, a death that took place in Leeds General Infirmary can be registered at any of the Leeds Registry Offices such as Morley Library.
LEEDS
Leeds Register Office
Merrion House, Merrion Way,
Leeds LS2 8BA
Opening times:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:45am to 4:45pm.
Wed 9:45am to 4:45pm.
Saturday 9am to 12pm.
Tel: 0113 222 4408
DEWSBURY
Dewsbury Town Hall, WF12 8DG
Opening times:
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm.
Tel: 01924 324 733
MORLEY
Morley Library & Community Hub
Commercial St,
Morley, Leeds LS27 8HZ
Appointments available Monday to Friday. Dates and times will be provided when you book the appointment.
Tel: 0113 222 4408
WAKEFIELD
Wakefield Town Hall
Wood St
Wakefield WF1 2HQ
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tel: 0345 485 2888
Related reading: First Concerns · Coroner’s Procedure · Planning The Funeral · Our Leeds Guide