Registration of Death

There will be many questions going through your head when you suffer 
the loss of a loved one. Listed below is some useful information on where to register a death and what you might need in order to do this. Remember, we are always here at the end of the phone to answer your questions or lend a sympathetic ear.

 

Barrow, Dalton and District – By appointment only

Nan Tait Centre, Barrow-in-Furness
Tel: 0300 303 2472
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12.30 & 1.00 – 4.30

www.cumbria.gov.uk/registrationservice

Kendal – By appointment only

County Offices
Tel: Tel: 0300 303 2472
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00 – 4.30

www.cumbria.gov.uk/registrationservice

Lancaster – By appointment only

4 Queen Street
Tel: 0300 123 6705
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9.30 – 4.30

When going to the Registrar please ensure that you take:-

• A death Certificate, (From a Doctor or Hospital)

and if possible:

• Birth Certificate (Date & Place of Birth)
• Medical Card

You must be able to state accurately the following particulars:-

• Date and place of death
• Residence of deceased
• Full name and surname (Maiden name if a woman)
• Correct age, date and place of birth
• Occupation
• Whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension or allowance from Public Funds
• If the deceased was married, date of birth of surviving spouse

You will obtain from the Registrar:

• Disposal Certificate (Green Copy – Funeral Directors)
• White Copy (For DSS – Pension)
• Extra Copies (For Probate/Insurance purposes)
• Tell us once form (for Blue Badge, Council Tax)