Who can register a death

Only certain people can register a death.

The death can be registered by:

  • a relative of the deceased
  • the partner of the deceased
  • a representative of the deceased
  • someone present at the death 
  • someone who lives in the house where the death occurred, if they knew the deceased
  • another person living at the house, if they knew of the death
  • the person making the arrangements with the funeral directors