Who should register?
- A relative of the deceased.
- The partner of the deceased.
- A person present at the death.
- The owner or manager of the residential home where the death occurred.
- The person responsible for organising the funeral.
- The personal representative of the deceased, appointed by and acting on behalf of the deceased person’s family (such as a friend, solicitor or funeral director).
If you cannot register within 5 days, you should ask someone else to register. You can appoint a personal representative to act on your behalf.
A personal representative can be appointed by the family without any formal process. This can be a friend, solicitor or funeral director. You should ensure they have all the relevant information.
