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Registering a Death

It’s a legal requirement to register a death. A funeral office cannot go ahead until the death has been registered.

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Who can register

  • Close relative of deceased
  • Relative in attendance during last illness
  • A relative living in the district where death occurred
  • A person present at death
  • The person causing the disposal
  • Funeral home

Documents required

  • Medical Certificate of Death
  • Medical Card if available
  • Passport and/or Alien book/ ID card/ Residency form
  • Signed Registration form

Information required to Registrar

  • Date and place of death
  • Cause of death
  • Full name of deceased
  • Date and place of birth
  • Occupation and home address
  • If married, full name and occupation of spouse
  • Religion