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It's a family affair -
when it comes to say
farewell to our loved ones. -
Quinns are one of the largest established Independent Funeral Directors in the region, having been established 55 years ago by husband and wife -
David and Julie Quinn -
"I'd like to be
cremated and have
my ashes scattered
at Elgol on the
Isle of Skye"To help your family and friends know what you would want when the time comes - we want you to think and talk about what you would like at your funeral.
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How to register a death
A death must be registered within 5 days (8 in Scotland) at the register office in the area where the death has occurred. Under most circumstances a relative will register but it can be anyone who was present during death, the owner of the property where death occurred or the person arranging the funeral.
Information about the deceased you will need
- Full name and any previous names
- Date and place of birth
- Date and place of death
- Date and place of marriage or civil partnership
- Occupation (and if the deceased was a married woman/widow the name and occupation of her husband)
- If the deceased was married, the date of birth of surviving partner
- Full name, address and qualification or person registering the death.
- Usual address
Items you will need to take
- The medical cause of death certificate (issued by the GP, hospital or coroner)
- The deceased's medical card (if available)
- Money to purchase copy death certificates to administer the estate
The Registrar will give you
- The Registrar's Certificate for Burial or Cremation (green coloured form which should be handed to the funeral director)
- A Certificate of Registration which is needed in order to claim benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions
- Copies of the entry in the register - on payment of a fee, £3.50 locally
In Wirral it is necessary to make an appointment to register a death
Birkenhead Town Hall
Hamilton Square
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH41 5EU
Tel : 0151 606 2020
Open : Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm
Other Registrars
Liverpool Register Office
The Cotton Exchange
Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9UF
Tel: 0151 233 3004
Open: Monday - Thursday 9.00am ~ 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am ~ 3.45pm
Chester, Ellesmere Port & Neston
Goldsmith House
Goss Street
Chester
CH1 2BG
Tel: 01244 972 668
Open: Monday - Friday 9.00am ~ 4.30pm
1st Floor
Ellesmere Port Library
Civic Way
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0LG
Tel: 01244 972 668
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