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Register a Death

How and where to register a death in Worcester, and what happens if a death is reported to the coroner.

A note on our current services

Registering a death is carried out by Worcestershire County Council's Register Office, not by Bereavement Services. This page explains how to do it and points you to the right place. We are here to help with the burial or cremation itself.
Registering a death
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Registering a death

In England a death is normally registered within five days at a register office. In Worcester this is handled by
Worcestershire County Council’s Register Office

When to register

A death should usually be registered within five days, unless it has been referred to the coroner. The medical examiner’s office will tell you when the paperwork has reached the register office.

Book an appointment

Registrations are by appointment. Book online once you’ve been told the paperwork is ready, or call 01905 768181.

Who can register

A relative, someone present at the death, or the person arranging the funeral can register. Take the person’s full name, date and place of birth, and their last address.

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If a death is reported to the coroner

Some deaths are reported to the coroner — for example if a death was sudden, unexpected, or the cause is not yet known. The coroner makes preliminary enquiries to establish who the person was, and where, when and how they died. This can delay registration, and the register office or coroner’s office will guide you through what happens next.
Visit Worcestershire Coroner Service
Call 01905 766066
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Your next steps

Register the death with Worcestershire County Council. When you’re ready, we’ll help you arrange the burial or cremation.
Book a registration appointment
Talk to us about the funeral