Our offices are closed to the public and death registrations are only taking place over the phone. As our phone lines are very busy, we ask that you book an appointment online if possible.
Coronavirus
In response to the Covid19 situation, the Government have legislated to make the following changes to the way the Council will register deaths:
- Registering a death will now be done over the phone rather than in person, the Hospital/GP or Coroner will send the paperwork directly to the Register Office.
- Please book your appointment online wherever possible, as the phone lines are very busy.
- Please be patient, we will contact you as closely as possible to the time that you have booked.
Emergency burial service
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am to 5pm call 07802864178, or 07764661143.
Tell Us Once service
When you register a death we will notify our other services and certain Government agencies of the person’s death. This is a free voluntary service and means fewer phone calls, letters or emails for you.
You will be told about Tell Us Once when you meet the registrar. A short Government video explaining the Tell Us Once service can be viewed via YouTube.
Further information about Tell Us Once is available on the GOV.UK website.
Costs
Certified copies are £11 each at the time of registration.
Copy certificates may be obtained at a later date for the standard fee of £12 each.