You need the following information to register a death:

  • The date and place of death

  • Their name and surname

  • Their usual address

  • Their maiden surname if they were a woman who had been married or in a registered civil partnership

  • Their date and place of birth

  • Their occupation

  • The name and occupation of spouse if they were married, widowed or in a registered civil partnership

  • The date of birth of the surviving widow, widower or civil partner

  • If they have a pension or allowance from public funds

  • Their NHS number, if you have it.