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A death must always be registered within 5 days in the district it occurred. Whilst it is usual for a relative to register a death, it can also be registered by another person present at the time of death or by an executor, solicitor or similar. The following information is required when registering a death: Medical certificate stating cause of death Any forms supplied by coroner Date and place of death Full name of deceased Previous names (if any) Date and place of birth Occupation Address Deceased’s Medical Card(if available) Details of Pensions/Allowances deceased was receiving

If the deceased was married: Date of birth of surviving partner Also needed for a woman even if widowed, separated or divorced: Maiden name Name of husband and his occupation

Via An appointment by contacting the Registrar’s Office in the district where the death occurred.

For the Chiltern, South Bucks and Wycombe Districts

Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Easton Street, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1NH 01494 475205 F 01494 475040 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.00pm £ £3.50 per death certificate P Public car park facilities next door A Disabled access available

For the Maidenhead, Windsor and Ascot districts

Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, The Town Hall, St. Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 1RS 01628 796422 F 01628 796625 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm for appointments £ £3.50 per death certificate P Public pay and display car parks nearby A Disabled access available

For the Slough districts

Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, The Centre, Farnham Road, Slough, Berks, SL1 4UT 01753 787600 F 01753 787605 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm £ £3.50 per death certificate P Free parking available A Disabled access available

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