birmingham.gov.uk Registering a Death England : City Council

Name of the Organization : Birmingham City Council
Type of Facility : Registering a Death
City : Birmingham
Country : England

Website : https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/

Registering a Death :

** When someone dies you need to register his or her death at the Register Office in the area where the death took place.
** The death should be registered within five days of when it took place, unless the death has been referred to the Coroner.

Related : Birmingham City Council Registering a Birth England : www.statusin.org/25503.html

** Birmingham Register Office has an appointment only system. Please ring 0121 675 1004 or 0121 675 2902 or 0121 675 2904 to make an appointment.
** We apologise as our phone line is very busy and some customers are having difficulties getting through.
** You can fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page, and we will call you back to arrange a suitable appointment for you.

Frequently Asked Questions :
Where can I register the death?
** You can register a death at – Birmingham Register Office, Holliday Wharf, Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TJ.

Who can register the death?
A relative normally registers the death. Other persons who are able to register in order of preference are :
** A person present at the death
** The occupier of the premises where the death occurred if he/she knew about it
** The person arranging the funeral (this does not include the funeral director)

What do I need to bring with me?
** You will need to take the medical certificate of cause of death with you.
** You will get this from the doctor or the bereavement officer at the hospital.
** Alternatively, if there has been a post mortem, the coroner may issue the document you require to register the death.
** The doctor or hospital will advise you in these circumstances.

It would be helpful if you can also bring the deceased’s :
** birth certificate
** marriage / civil partnership certificate
** NHS Medical Card

What information will I need to give?
You will need to provide the following information about the deceased :
** The date and place of death
** The full name of the person who has died (this should be the name they used at the time of their death)
** Any other names they may have been known as. For example, they may have changed their name by deed poll.
** Their date and place of birth (town and county, or country if born outside England and Wales)
** Their job and whether they were retired
** Their usual address

If the person who died was a married person or in a civil partnership or widowed, you will also need to know :
** In the case of a woman, her surname before she first married or registered her civil partnership
** The full name and occupation of the deceased’s wife, husband or civil partner
** You will need to give your full name and address.
** You will also be asked to give your relationship to the person who died, for example: son, daughter, widow, widower, niece, nephew, surviving civil partner, or the person making the funeral arrangements.
** You will also be asked to answer the questions below.
** This information is used for government statistics and is kept confidential.

How much does it cost?
** There is no charge for registering a death. There is a fee payable for any death certificates you may require.

What documents will I receive?
** Once you have completed the registration, the registrar will normally give you a green form to give to the funeral director; and a white form (called a BD8) that you can send off with any benefit or pension details to the Department for Work and Pensions.
** There is no charge for these forms.

How much is a death certificate?
** You will also be able to obtain death certificates for £4.00 on the day of registration.
** Payment for certificates should be made in cash. After registration, certificates cost £7.00.
** Once the register is full it is placed in the archives and certificates will then cost £10.00 each.
** You will need these certificates when you are sorting out the finances of the person who has died.
** For example, banks and insurance companies will probably need a death certificate to allow access to accounts and funds.

What do I do if the death has been reported to the coroner?
** The coroner’s office will advise you of the procedure and possible time frames.
** Once the coroner has told you that you can register the death, please call us on 0121 675 1004 or 0121 675 2902 or 0121 675 2904 to make an appointment.

What if a relative cannot attend to register the death?
** You will need to speak to us, as each case can be different, please telephone us on 0121 675 1004 or 0121 675 2902 or 0121 675 2904.

What if I do not live in Birmingham and can not attend at Birmingham Register Office?
** You will need to speak to us, as each case can be different, please telephone us on 0121 675 1004 or 0121 675 2902 or 0121 675 2904.

What if my religion requires burial within 24 hours?
** A registrar can be available to issue the necessary forms at specific times on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
** Funeral Directors have full details of how to use this service.