Death Registration

You must register a death within 5 days.

Deaths must be registered within 5 days of a death, by one of the following:

  • a relative of the deceased
  • someone present at the time of death
  • a person arranging the funeral (not the undertaker)

In certain circumstances, another person can register a death, please contact us for further information.

Before you attend, please telephone 01942 705000 to arrange an appointment.

The following information about the deceased will be required:

  • full name
  • date and place of birth
  • maiden name, if applicable
  • if the deceased was married  the full name and occupation of the spouse 
  • home address

If the deceased's doctor or hospital has issued you with a medical certificate stating the cause of death, you will need to bring this with you.

If the deceased has had a post mortem, you should contact us (on the above telephone number) to check that we have received the paperwork from the coroner.

Contact Details

Wigan and Leigh Register Office
E-mail M.Jones2@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours 9.30am to 4:30pm
Phone Number 01942 705000
Fax 01942 705013
Address Wigan And Leigh Register Office, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
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