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Register a death

You can register a death that took place in the areas covered by Leicestershire County Council by booking an appointment at any of our registration offices.

Who can register a death

 

Deaths that have taken place in Leicestershire should register with us.

If the death happened in Leicester, please Register a death with Leicester City Council.

Most deaths occur in a house, a hospital or a residential / nursing home. In order of preference, a death may be registered by:

  • a relative (including the partner or representative of the deceased)
  • a person present at the death
  • the occupier of the house or institution where the death took place
  • the person who is instructing the funeral director or a representative of the deceased