The register office

The hospital staff will give you the papers you need to take with you. They will also tell you where the register office is, how to get there, the opening hours and the phone number.

Most register offices prefer you to make an appointment before you go. If the registrar knows that you are coming to register the death of a baby, they will usually try to ensure that you do not have to wait with parents who are registering a birth. If you find it hard to phone theregister office yourself, you could ask someone to do it for you.

Registering a stillbirth The registrar will give you a certificate of registration of stillbirth and a form to give to the funeral director. If you want a full certificate of stillbirth, which is a copy of the complete entry in the register, there is a small charge.

Registering a birth The registrar will give you a short certificate of birth and will charge a small fee if you want a full certificate, which is a copy of the complete entry in the register.

Registering a neonatal death The registrar will charge a small fee for a death certificate and will give you a form for the funeral director