Who Can Register
  1. Close relative of the deceased
  2. Relative in attendance during last illness
  3. A relative living in the district where death occurred
  4. A person present at death
  5. The person causing the disposal

Documents Required
  1. Medical Certificate of death
  2. Medical Card if available
  3. Birth Certificate & information regarding date of birth

Information required to register
  1. Date and place of death
  2. Full name of deceased (maiden name if applicable)
  3. Date and place of death
  4. Occupation and home address
  5. If married, full name and occupation of surviving spouse

Certificates
  Disposal Certificate for the funeral director. Social Security Certificate to be  handed in at the D.S.S Offices with any pension books. Copies of Entry of Death for bank, insurance, solicitors.

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