Correcting any mistakes after registration will cost £99. These corrections will be sent to the General Registrar and can take up to a month to be corrected.
Funeral arrangements could be paused until the corrections have been made.
What to bring
There is no charge to register a death. However, death certificates can be purchased for £12.50 by debit or credit card.
You will need to bring the following information to the appointment.
Information about the deceased:
- accurate spellings of their name, maiden name and any previous names the deceased has ever been known by
- home address
- date and place of birth
- date and place of death
- occupation or last occupation if retired
- their medical card or NHS number, if available
If the deceased was married or in a civil partnership:
- the name and occupation of spouse or civil partner
- the date of birth of the surviving widow, widower or civil partner
The appointment
You should arrive 10 minutes before your appointment. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we may need to rearrange your appointment and we cannot guarantee it will be on the same day.
At the appointment, you will be required to proof-read the documentation and it is important you ensure its accuracy.
After registration is complete
Leicestershire Registration Service will send your funeral director a Certificate for Burial or Cremation (green form). This confirms that the funeral can happen.