Name of the Organization : Bracknell Forest Council
Type of Facility : Apply for Death Registration
State : Bracknell
Country : United Kingdom
Website : https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/
Apply for Death Registration :
** All deaths must be registered within 5 days.
** This period can be extended under certain circumstances.
Related : Bracknell Forest Council Apply for Stillbirth Registration : www.statusin.org/25264.html
Registration services we provide :
** We register deaths that occur in the Bracknell Forest district.
** In certain circumstances, a death will have to be referred to a coroner which may delay the registration.
Who can register a death?
One of the following people may register a death (in order of preference) :
** a relative of the deceased
** a person present at the death
** the occupier of the house or residential home where the death occurred (if there is no known relative who is able to register)
** the person who is arranging the funeral
What do I need?
You will need to provide the following :
** medical certificate of cause of death from the doctor, if a coroner is not involved
** date and place of death
** full name of the deceased (and maiden surname if appropriate)
** date and place of birth of the deceased (a birth certificate would be helpful)
** deceased’s occupation, and the full name and occupation of their spouse (a marriage certificate would be helpful)
** deceased’s usual home address
** whether the deceased was in receipt of a pension from public funds
** date of birth of the deceased’s spouse, if alive
** NHS medical card number for the deceased (however, please do not delay registration if this is not available)
** The registrar will ask you some questions to obtain the above information, and will print out a copy of the entry for you to check.
** Once the page is signed the registrar will issue the necessary paperwork.
Fees :
** Copies of death certificates on the day of registration – £4 each.
** Copies of death certificates from current registers after the day of registration – £7 each.
** Copies of death certificates from completed registers – £10 each.
** Please see the general information about copy certificates page for more information about delivery/collection options.
What happens next?
You will receive :
** a green form (Form 9), which is to be given to the funeral director
** a white form (Form 344) which should be sent or taken to the DSS together with any state pension or benefit books, which will stop any payments
** booklets and information leaflets where appropriate
** Following the registration, the registrar can help you notify local government departments including benefits, council tax, electoral services etc.
** See the tell us once page for more information.
** If you have any council literature, equipment or cards you would like to return, please bring them with you.
Book an appointment :
** An appointment is required to register a death.
** Please contact Customer Services on 01344 352000 to make an appointment.
** If you require urgent funeral papers during a weekend or Bank Holiday, please call Forestcare on 01344 786500.
** If you will require any special assistance at your appointment, please tell us at the time of booking the appointment
Opening times :
** The register office is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).