When a loved one dies there are many decisions and arrangements to be made. Unfortunately these often have to be made at a time of personal distress. This section gives you help and guidance about what to do from the moment of a loved one's death.

For example, you will have to get a Medical Certificate showing the cause of death, get the death registered, arrange the funeral and decide what to do with the property and possessions.

An appointment time will be given to collect personal belongings and the Medical Certificate of Death.

The Medical Certificate of Death should then be taken to the local registrar. The death must be registered in the district where the death took place.

THE REGISTRAR WILL REQUIRE

• The Medical Certificate of Death
• The deceased's Medical Card
• Details of the deceased (i.e. Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Maiden Name)