How do I register the death?

Answer:

The MCCD (Medical Certificate Cause of Death) is given to the next of kin who is required to deliver it to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages within five days. In the absence of a next of kin, the following can register the death:

  • A relative
  • Someone present at the death
  • An administrator from the hospital
  • The person making arrangements with the funeral directors

This can also be emailed directly by a hospital (bereavement office) to the Registrar instead of being given to the next of kin.