You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
To register a death we need:
or:
Some situations require a Coroner confirmation form and a MCCD.
Relatives should be informed by the certifying doctor and/or the Coroner when the necessary documentation has been issued. They should also give you a unique reference number which you should keep safely as it may be needed to make the appointment.
If you have confirmation that the documents required in Stage 1 have been sent to the Registrars you can arrange an appointment. You can book an appointment online or by calling a Register Office.
If you do not have confirmation that the documents have been sent, please notify us about the death by completing the form below. We will make enquiries on your behalf and contact you when we have the necessary information.
When you attend the registration appointment you will be asked for the following information about the deceased:
And if applicable:
It would be helpful to bring their:
Please do not worry if you do not have any of these documents- you can still attend the appointment.
Registration appointments are held in private rooms so information can be given in confidence. Please allow 40 minutes for the appointment. There is space for up to 3 people to attend the appointment.
When the registration entry has been prepared, the registrar will ask you to check the content carefully before signing. This stage is very important because any error discovered afterwards will be subject to a statutory correction fee of £83/£99 and could possibly mean a delay to the funeral.
You will be given:
If you need further death certificates in the future, you can apply for a copy of a death certificate here.