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 3032472

Opening Hours: 
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 12.30 & 1.30 - 4.30

Kendal - By appointment only
County Offices
Tel: 0300 3032472

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 1.00 & 2.00 - 4.30

Lancaster - By appointment only
4 Queen Street
Tel: 0300 3032472

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 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)