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.

When someone dies without leaving a will

Advice on what to do if someone dies without making a will, and a list of intestate cases in East Sussex.