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Introduction
If a death occurs in Merton please telephone 020 8274 5777 for an appointment.
Changes have been made to the death registration process.
This means that as the relative of someone who has passed away you will:
- doctors will send the medical cause of death certificate and next of kin details directly to the register office register.office@merton.gov.uk
- if the coroner is involved, they will send the appropriate documentation directly to us once their investigations are complete
- after registration electronic copies of Form 9 (also called the Green Form) will be sent to funeral directors, to allow the funeral to go ahead
Register a death or stillbirth
A death should be registered within 5 days.
A stillbirth should be registered within 42 days.
Where did it happen?
- Sutton - contact Sutton Register Office
- Lambeth - contact Lambeth Register Office
- Merton - see below
Deaths in Merton
It would be helpful if you could bring the medical card relating to the person that has died and any birth certificate / marriage certificate and passport for that person.
It is not essential to bring these documents but it would be helpful to us to ensure that the correct details are registered.
Paperwork issued following registration
- Certificate for Burial or Cremation (also known as the Green Form)
This form is for you to take to the funeral director so that the funeral can take place. In some circumstances this form will be issued direct from the Coroner. There is no charge for the issue of this form. - Certificate of Registration of Death (also known as Form BD8/344)
This form is for social security purposes. Please refer to the notes shown on the back of this form. You will need to complete this form and return it to your local social security office. There is no charge for the issue of this form. - Standard Death Certificate
A death certificate is a certified copy of the entry in the death register. These will be required for banks, building societies, solicitors, insurance companies and other financial institutions. - Information leaflets
The Registrar will also offer you some useful leaflets which may assist you at this time. The registration staff are there to help you - please ask them for any advice and guidance which you require.
Fees for death certificates
If the event occurred in Merton we can produce copies of certificates for the following fees:
| Service | Cost | Postage: Recorded (minimum if posted) | Postage: Special | Postage: European | Postage: Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At registration | £11.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Standard 5 day | £11.00 | £3.50 | £8.00 | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| 24 hour | £35.00 | £3.50 | £8.00 | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| 1 hour | £45.00 | Collection only | | | |
Stillbirths in Merton
To register a stillbirth at Merton Register Office please telephone 020 8274 5777 to book an appointment.
Tell Us Once service
When someone dies you need to report the death to many organisations and government departments.
The 'Tell Us Once' service makes this process easier. You only need to provide the details once, and it will notify the organisations who need to know.
After you have registered the death with the Registrar, the Registrar may complete the Tell Us Once service with you at the same time. Otherwise, the Registrar will give you a unique Tell Us Once reference number, which will enable you to log in to the Tell Us Once service on GOV.UK.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm, except for the third Thursday of every month when the office closes at 12.30pm.
Contact us
Merton Register Office
Morden Park House
Morden Park
London Road
Morden
SM4 5QU
Email: register.office@merton.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8274 5777