HomeBirth, death and ceremonies Death Coronavirus: Important information Death registrations are carried out by telephone appointment. If the death occurred in Surrey you can register the death over the telephone by making a death registration appointment. Unless the death has been referred to the coroner, it is a legal requirement to register the death within five days. The Surrey Registration Service realises the difficulties you face at this time and we endeavour to provide a sympathetic, helpful and considerate service to you. Our information is intended to offer you help and guidance about some of the things that you need to do from the moment a bereavement occurs, as well as providing details of groups and contacts that may assist you over the next few days and weeks. Information and services Death registration appointment You will need to make an appointment to register a death. More What to do after a death Funerals burials and cremations Probate registry office Bereavement support More Tell Us Once Details of how Tell Us Once works and how it can help you following a bereavement More Registration of stillborn babies Information regarding the registration of a stillborn child, including where you can register and the information that you need to provide More Surrey Coroner About us Information for families Inquests More Death outside England and Wales Guidance on the different processes involved if a death has occurred overseas More Correcting a registration Advice on how to arrange a correction if you have discovered a mistake on the death certificate More Order a copy of a death certificate Order a copy certificate online More Updated: 09 Aug 2021 Send to a friend Contact us Find us Follow us on social media Disclaimer Your privacy Cookies Jobs Accessibility Site map About our website Home © Surrey County Council 2021 ID: 12987 Feedback