Q. Who To Inform Following Death

A. Following death, the following persons need to be notified:

• The Bank or Building Society.

• The Inland Revenue.

• The Family Doctor and or the Hospital.

• Any employer, school, college or university.

• Social Services and Social Security.

• Investment and Insurance Companies, including Car Insurance.

• Credit Card Companies.

• Gas, Electric and Telephone also Water Companies.

• Any Professional Associations.

• The Local Authority.

Document and Equipment that may be returned:

• Vehicle Registration Documents.

• National Insurance Documents.

• Passport.

• Library Books and Tickets.

• All State Benefit Documents.

• Driving License.

• Car Insurance Documents.

• Club Membership Cards.

• Television Licence.

• National Health Service Equipment.

• Season Tickets

• Consideration needs to be given to Wills and Probate in this situation. Please contact ourselves for details of local professional advisors.

Q. Details Required For Registration Of Death

A. The details that are required for the Registration Of Death are the following:

• The full name of the deceased (including the maiden name of a married woman).

• The date and place of birth of the deceased.

• The last usual address of the deceased.

• The date and place where death occurred.

• The deceased's last occupation.

• The deceased's marital status.

• The full name of the deceased's marital partner, their last occupation and date of birth.

• Whether the state pension is paid by book or direct to an account.

• The only document required by the Registrar from the informant is the medical certificate of the cause of death issued by the doctor. However, if the Medical Card is available, it can be given to the Registrar.

• There is a legal requirement that within five days of the death occurring, registration must be carried out in the district in which death occurred.