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Register a death: step by step

Who can register a death, how to make an appointment, information the registrar needs, how to register a death in an emergency and the documents issued after a death.

We want to support you in ensuring that when it comes to registering a death, it is as easy as possible.

There is a separate step by step process for registering a stillbirth.

Steps

  1. Who can register a death

    Who can legally register a death and where the death took place.

  2. Information the registrar needs

    Documents belonging to the deceased and the medical certificate.

  3. Documents issued for a death

    Green form necessary for burial or cremation and death certificate(s).

  4. Register a death as an emergency

  5. How to make an appointment to register a death

    Make an appointment with Luton Register Office.

  6. Correct a mistake on a death certificate

    Information on how to correct a mistake on a death certificate, who to contact and what it costs.