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Registering a death in Leicester or Leicestershire

You do not need to register the death before calling me

The registration process and the funeral arrangements can overlap. You can call me while you are waiting to hear from the Medical Examiner, hospital, Coroner or Registrar. I will explain which parts we can begin now, which documents we still need and what normally happens after the registration appointment.

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Something important to knowFor a non-coronial death, wait until the Medical Examiner or registration service confirms that the required paperwork has reached the Registrar and registration can take place. The death should then normally be registered within five days.

Clear guidance, one step at a time

The registration process in plain English

The route is slightly different when the Coroner is involved, but most non-coronial registrations follow this sequence.

  1. 01

    A doctor confirms the death and proposes the cause

    The attending medical practitioner completes the medical information where they are able to do so.

  2. 02

    The Medical Examiner reviews the cause

    A senior independent doctor checks the proposed cause of death and may contact the family to explain it or answer questions.

  3. 03

    The Registrar receives the documents

    The Medical Examiner or Coroner sends the relevant paperwork to the registration service. The registration service then explains how to make or attend the appointment.

  4. 04

    Register within five days once the paperwork is received

    Once the Registrar has received the required paperwork and you are told that you can register, the death should normally be registered within five days, including weekends and bank holidays, unless the Register Office agrees otherwise.

  5. 05

    The funeral paperwork is issued

    The certificate for burial or cremation is issued or sent to the appropriate funeral director, crematorium or burial authority so the funeral can proceed.

Why making the call matters

Calling me now can prevent the paperwork from feeling like a barrier

You do not have to wait for the registration appointment to choose Bay Tree or begin talking through the funeral. I will tell you what I can arrange immediately and which decisions depend on the Medical Examiner, Registrar or Coroner documents.

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Call before the registration appointment
I will explain which paperwork comes to Bay Tree
Leicester City and County have different registration services
No need to understand every form before speaking to me
Samantha Ward, lady funeral director at Bay Tree Funerals

What to tell me on the first call

You do not have to remember everything

I will ask only the questions needed to understand what is happening now. It is completely fine to say that you do not know. I can make a note of what is still being dealt with and guide you from there.

Where the death happenedLeicester City and the county use different registration services
Who has contacted youMedical Examiner, hospital, Coroner or Registrar
Whether an appointment is bookedIt is fine if you are still waiting to hear
Your name and telephone numberI will explain which funeral steps can begin
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Local registration contacts

Register with the service for the district where the death happened

Wait until the Medical Examiner, Coroner or registration service tells you the paperwork has been received and registration can proceed.

National guidance: GOV.UK: what to do after someone dies GOV.UK: Tell Us Once and other tasks

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Your loved one stays here with us

Once your loved one comes into our care, they remain at Bay Tree Funerals in our own private Chapel of Rest in Blaby. I personally oversee their care and remain connected to your family’s wishes and arrangements.

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Questions families often ask

Registering a Death questions

When does the five-day registration period begin?

For a non-coronial death, wait until the Registrar has received the required paperwork and you are told that registration can take place. You should then normally register within five days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Where should the death be registered?

The death is normally registered in the district where it happened. Leicester City deaths are handled by Leicester City Registration Service, while deaths in the county are handled by Leicestershire Registration Service.

Can I call Bay Tree before registration?

Yes. You can choose Bay Tree and begin discussing the funeral before the registration is complete. I will explain what can proceed and what must wait for the official documents.

What if the Coroner is involved?

The Coroner’s office will explain whether and when registration is required. Some cases are registered after the Coroner releases the relevant documents; after an inquest, the Coroner may register the death directly.

What is Tell Us Once?

Tell Us Once is a government service that allows you to notify several government departments about the death in one process. The Registrar will normally explain how to use it.

Whenever you feel ready

One phone call is enough to begin

You do not need to prepare anything or make every decision before you ring. Tell me what has happened, and I will calmly explain the next step.

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Available day and night, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals. Independent funeral directors in Blaby, supporting families throughout Leicester and Leicestershire.

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