Who needs to Register A Death
Following the passing away of a loved one, it is the legal responsibility of one of the following persons to register the death:
Someone present at the death
A relative
The person arranging the funeral (not the funeral director)
An occupier of the premises where the person has deceased who had knowledge that the death was occurring
What happens when you Register A Death
The registrar at the births and deaths office will discuss the following details with you:
The full name and surname of the person who has deceased (and the maiden surname if the person was a married woman).
The place and date of death.
The place and date of birth.
Whether the deceased person was receiving a publicly funded pension.
The occupation of the person who died (if the deceased person was a married woman, the occupation and full name and of her husband).
If the deceased person was married, the date of birth of the surviving wife or husband.
What will you receive when you Register A Death
Following the passing away of a loved one, it is the legal responsibility of one of the following persons to register the death:
A certified copy of the entry in the register / the death certificate (this will cost £4 if required).
A 'Registrar's Certificate for Burial and Cremation' which allows you to arrange the funeral.
A Social Security form.
Our Services
If you live in Ormskirk, Aughton, Burscough or the surrounding areas of Lancashire we can help you with your funeral arrangements. Call today on 01695 424888 to discuss our funeral services.
Pre Paid Funeral Plans
Although many do not wish to think about funeral plans in advance, you might need to do this to help your family and friends. Some of these could be placed in a Will that sets out what they wish to be done and what funds or property will go to who. This could also state whether the deceased would prefer cremation.
Choosing a Memorial
Choosing a memorial that you believe best suits the deceased is very important. The memorial is supposed to last for a long time to indicate who they were and have a quote provided by the relatives. Many opt to customise the memorial with different colours, fonts, sizes and so on. These allow you to put on uniqueness for the deceased.
Ways To Pay For A Funeral
Certain aspects of your funeral such as a church service, limousine for use and a chapel of rest may not be included in the pre-payment options. It's also worthy to note that some funeral directors may have a limit on the distance they are ought to travel to pick up the deceased.