In the UK, a death must normally be registered within 5 days in the district in which it has occurred. If a Coroner is involved, it may not be possible to register the death within 5 days. The Coroner will advise you on when to register the death.

At the Registrar’s Office:

You should take with you the Medical Certificate issued by the doctor showing the cause of death and the deceased’s Medical Card. The registrar will also require the following information about the deceased:

• Full name
• Marital Status
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Occupation
• Maiden Name (if female and married)
• Spouse’s Name
• Spouse’s Date of Birth
• Spouse’s Occupation

The Registrar will issue a Green Certificate which is required by the Funeral Director. The Registrar will also provide however many certified copies of the entry of death, these may be required by the family to give to Insurers, Banks etc.
(Please note The Registrar will make a charge for the certified copies)

Local Registrar Office Details

Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE

01825 763767

Southover Grange, Lewes, BN7 1TP

01273 475589

Beaconwood, Crowborough, TN6 1AR

01892 653803

Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1EX

01424 721212

Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne , BN21 4UG

01323 410000

Town Hall, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, BN1 1JA

01273 292016