Registering a death

If you have lost a family member or someone you care for, their death must be registered within 5 days, in the registration district where the person passed away.

Government provides a step by process of what to do when someone dies, including how to register a death, funeral arrangements, and how to tell relevant governments.

Registering a death Camden Register OfficeDue to COVID-19, death registration appointments at the Camden Register Office will by telephone.

The relevant paperwork required to register a death will be scanned to the register office by the hospital or GP. Once this information has been received a telephone appointment can be booked.

Book a telephone appointment

Attending a telephone registration appointment

The Registrar will ask a number of questions when registering a person’s death.  Please see them below to help you prepare your answers.