A death must be registered by the Registrar of Deaths for the district in which the death occurred. A death should be registered within 5 days, unless the Registrar says that this period may be extended.

If it is not convenient for you to visit the Register Office for the district, you can go to any Register Office in England and Wales to make a declaration of the particulars required for the registration. In that case any forms and death certificates you require will be sent by post. Contact local Register Office for advice.