Deaths
By law all deaths occurring in Northern Ireland must be registered.
Procedure for registering a death:
A medical certificate of cause of death is issued by a general practitioner or a hospital doctor. The death should be registered as soon as possible, but no later than five days after the occurrence.
The registration can be completed:
- In the district where the person died.
- In the district where the person normally resided.
If a death has been referred to the Coroner the Registrar will contact the family when notification has been received from the Coroner.
What information will I need to bring?
The medical certificate of cause of death issued by a doctor.
Details that the registrar will require are listed on the back of the medical certificate or on the form of Particulars for Registration of a Death.
What will the Registrar give me after registration.
- GRO 21 form which allows a burial or cremation to take place.
- Form 36 which can be given to Social Security offices regarding Government Pension and benefits.
Certified copies of the death certificate cost £6.00 and may be purchased from the Registrar.
For further information please contact:
The Registrar
Telephone: 028 9335 8000
E-Mail: sallym.registrar@carrickfergus.org