Death Registrations are carried out via a ‘remote’ appointment. If you are the next of kin (or other person dealing with the registration), we will take you through the process by phone and/or email. This means there is no need to travel to the office. We will be able to answer any questions you may have and offer support during our conversation.
Face to face appointments are available on request.
We will contact you once we receive the medical certificate from the doctor to explain the process and arrange to complete the registration with you.
If you want to get in touch or have any questions about registering a death, please email registrars@cne-siar.gov.uk or you can contact your nearest office by phone.
Funerals
What To Do After a Death
The following leaflets from the mygov.scot website provide detailed advice on what to do after a death in Scotland (including arranging and meeting the costs of a funeral):
- What to do after a death in Scotland - practical advice for times of bereavement.
- Arranging a funeral - what to do first
Further Advice and Help With Funeral Costs
Further advice on dealing with Death and Bereavement is available on the Scottish Government website. This includes information about bereavement benefits, help with money, and details of the Funeral Support Payment.
Burial Fees
Details of our Lair and Interment Fees.
Funeral Directors
Please be aware that any fees charged by a funeral director will be in addition to the lair and interment fees shown above.