The Medical Examiner (external website) will issue a Medical Certificate Cause of Death (MCCD) to the Registrar.
The Medical Examiner provides an independent scrutiny of all deaths that are not investigated by the coroner. The Medical Examiner will ensure that an accurate cause of death is recorded, identify any concerns surrounding the death itself which can then be further investigated by the care provider or Coroner if required, and take the views of the bereaved into consideration. The Medical Examiner will liaise with the next of kin prior to issuing the MCCD to the Registrar.
If the death occurred in Denbighshire and the Medical Examiner has issued the MCCD, the Register Office will contact you to make an appointment to register the death.
Who can register a death
Please see below a list of individuals who can register a death:
- A relative or partner
- A person who was present at the death
- An occupier of a communal establishment
- The person arranging the funeral if there are no relatives available
In preparation for the death registration appointment please make sure you know the information listed below. You might find it helpful to write it down in advance, or have documents such as passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate (if applicable) on hand.
Details of the deceased:
- Date and place of death
- First name, middle names (if applicable) and surname
- Any other names the deceased was otherwise or previously known by
- Maiden name (if applicable)
- Date and place of birth
- Occupation and whether they were retired
- Address
Tell us once
When someone has died, you will need to report the death to the relevant government departments.
When you register a death, the registrar will add the details of the deceased to the Tell Us Once national database. The registrar will then provide you with a letter containing a unique Tell Us Once reference number and instructions on how to use the service.
You must use the service within 28 days of getting your unique reference number.
Visit the UK Government website - Tell Us Once (external website) to find out what information or documents you will need to have when you complete the second part of the service.
Fees and certificates
There is no fee for registering a death and you will receive a certificate for burial or cremation, which the funeral director will need, and a BD8 certificate for the Benefits agency if applicable. The cost of a Death Certificate is £12.50.
Find out how to get copy certificates.