Death and funeral services

Help, information and advice on what to do after someone dies

All deaths in the borough must be registered at our register office

Use the government’s Tell Us Once service to report a death to several central and local government departments

Find information on how to arrange a funeral and what to consider for burials and cremations

Find a list of of cemetery fees and charges for burials, cremations and memorials

How to buy a plot, things to consider and the costs involved

How to apply for a memorial permit, what you need and the cost

If the deceased has no known relatives or friends we will arrange a Public Health funeral

What to do if you are the next of kin or acting on behalf of a council tenant