The Medical Examiner (external website) will issue a Medical Certificate Cause of Death (MCCD) to the Registrar.
The Medical Examiner provides an independent scrutiny of all deaths that are not investigated by the coroner. The Medical Examiner will ensure that an accurate cause of death is recorded, identify any concerns surrounding the death itself which can then be further investigated by the care provider or Coroner if required, and take the views of the bereaved into consideration. The Medical Examiner will liaise with the next of kin prior to issuing the MCCD to the Registrar.
If the death occurred in Denbighshire and the Medical Examiner has issued the MCCD, the Register Office will contact you to make an appointment to register the death.
Who can register a death
Please see below a list of individuals who can register a death:
- A relative or partner
- A person who was present at the death
- An occupier of a communal establishment
- The person arranging the funeral if there are no relatives available
In preparation for the death registration appointment please make sure you know the information listed below. You might find it helpful to write it down in advance, or have documents such as passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate (if applicable) on hand.
Details of the deceased:
- Date and place of death
- First name, middle names (if applicable) and surname
- Any other names the deceased was otherwise or previously known by
- Maiden name (if applicable)
- Date and place of birth
- Occupation and whether they were retired
- Address
Tell us once
When you register a death at our Register Offices we can provide a service called 'tell us once' to inform other council departments, the Department of Work and Pensions, HMRC and the DVLA so you don't have to.
You will need to bring the following information about the person who has died if you have it:
- Their National Insurance number and date of birth
- Details of any benefits or services they were receiving
- Their death certificate
- Their Driving Licence or Driving Licence number
- Their Passport or Passport number and town/country of birth
- Their blue parking badge
- Their bus pass
We may also need the contact details for:
- Their next of kin
- A surviving husband, wife or civil partner
- The person dealing with their estate
Find out more about Tell us once (external website)
Fees and certificates
There is no fee for registering a death and you will receive a certificate for burial or cremation, which the funeral director will need, and a BD8 certificate for the Benefits agency if applicable. The cost of a Death Certificate is £12.50.
Find out how to get copy certificates.