Registering the death

Registering the death

You will need the MCCD to register a death. All deaths at Sandwell General Hospital must be registered at the Sandwell Register Office (details on page 5). You must register the death within 5 days. Details of who is able to register a death and the information needed by the registrar are listed on the front of the envelope containing the MCCD. You will be given this when you come to the hospital to collect the MCCD. The registrar will give you 2 forms which are free of charge: • a green form for the funeral director • another for the Department of Work and Pensions (if you need it) There is no charge for registering a death however there is a charge of £11 for each death certificate to be paid in cash only. Please consider how many you require before you go to the register office as banks, building societies, insurance and mortgage companies will not accept photocopies. When registering a death please: Take the following: • Medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) • A document with your relatives name on it e.g. a medical card • Proof of your identification e.g. passport • Cash for the death certificates

Provide the following for your relative: • Their full name and address • Their occupation • The date and place of death • The name and address of the widow/widower

Sandwell Register Office

High Fields High Street West Bromwich B70 8RJ

Tel: 0121 368 1188

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Monday - Wednesday 9.30am - 4.30pm, Thursday 10.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Please note you must book an appointment by telephone before attending. To contact the Register Office their lines are open:

8.00am - 8.00pm Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday You can also book online: www.sandwell.gov.uk/registeroffice

Parking

There are ‘pay and display’ parking bays at Sandwell Register Office.