Register a death

Find out how to register a death

To register a death you will need an appointment. 

You can make an appointment by calling the Register Office on (01642) 444440.

We will arrange a private, face-to-face appointment with a Registrar at the Register Office within Redcar & Cleveland Civic Centre, Ridley Street, Redcar TS10 1TD.

Registering a death is free of charge and your appointment will take approximately 30-45 minutes. The Registrar will ask for the following information:

  • The date and place the person died
  • The full names and surname the deceased was known by, and any previous names, including a maiden surname, if applicable
  • The date and place of birth of the deceased
  • The deceased's occupation/job and whether they were retired or not.
  • The deceased's marital status. If applicable, we record the full names and surname of their spouse/civil partner, and their occupation/job
  • The deceased's usual residential address
  • The full names and surname, relationship to the deceased and home address of the person registering the death

Once the death registration has been completed, the Registrar will issue:

  1. Paperwork needed for the funeral (unless already issued by a coroner) and forward this to the relevant funeral director and crematorium or burial authority.
  2. Death certificates, if required. These can be purchased at your appointment, or at any time after. Certificates cost £12.50 each.

Tell Us Once service

Tell Us Once is a free government service that allows you to notify most government departments, and local councils, about a death. 

You can use this service in full at the Register Office, or later at home online, or via telephone, with a unique reference number supplied by the Registrar. 

More details can also be found here: What to do after someone dies: Tell Us Once - GOV.UK

Below is a short information video explaining the Tell Us Once service:

A British Sign Language video is also available below:

If you require any further help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

The Register Office
Redcar & Cleveland Civic Centre
Ridley Street
Redcar, TS10 1TD
Telephone (01642) 444440
Email: registrars@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk​