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What to do after a death

Registering a death

A legal requirement within five days of a death.

Stillborn babies

All stillborn babies born after the 24th week of pregnancy must be registered.

Civil funerals and remembrance ceremonies

Organising non-religious ceremonies to mark the death of a close one.

Coping with bereavement

Links to useful sources of advice and information.

When the coroner investigates a death

Why a death may be referred to the coroner.

Buy copies of death certificates

Order copies of certificates for deaths registered in East Sussex.

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East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. Phone: 0345 60 80 190