Coronavirus (COVID-19) – registering a death
From 5 November to 2 December, the Register Office is open for pre-booked appointments only.
Thurrock Register Office is taking appointments by phone to register a death. Deaths must be registered within 5 days from the date of death.
You will need to contact the GP's surgery to confirm that the 'Medical Certificate of Cause of Death' will be scanned and sent by email to register.office@thurrock.gov.uk before your appointment. If the death has been referred to the coroner, you need to make sure their documents have been emailed to us before booking your appointment. To book your appointment, phone 01375 372 822.
On the date and time of your appointment, we will phone you to take information for completing the registration. We will also arrange to send you a death certificate, if you wish to order one. Paperwork for the funeral will be sent direct to your undertaker.
You can find further advice, including bereavement support, at GOV.UK: what to do when someone dies during the COVID-19 pandemic.