Tell Us Once service
Following the registration of a death, several government departments and local services will need to be told.
Once the death is registered, the registrar will issue you with a Tell Us Once reference number. You can go online or call the DWP for free. On your behalf they'll tell most government and local government departments that the death has taken place.
The informant has the option of contacting the Department of Work and Pensions online or by phone on 0800 083 7308.
You have 28 days to use this service after registering the death.
If a coroner is involved
Sometimes the doctor has to refer the death to the coroner so they can investigate.
The death can't be registered until the coroner has finished their investigation. The Coroner's Office will tell you when you can arrange an appointment to register the death.
If an inquest hearing has to be held, then the Coroner will register the death. You will be able to order death certificates once the hearing is complete.
We also offer bereavement services.