Deaths
This section takes you through the arrangements you may have to make when someone dies, and gives information on the support you can get.
Registering a death
Death registration appointments will take place at the Register Office.
Public health funerals
Under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, local authorities are responsible for organising public health funerals.
Arranging a funeral
Most funerals are arranged by the nearest relatives. However, if there are no relatives, anyone close to the person can arrange the funeral instead.
Paying for a funeral
The total cost of a funeral will include the costs of burial or cremation, the price of a coffin, fees for the funeral service and the professional services of the funeral director.
Support, advice and benefits
When someone dies, you may need emotional support for coping
with grief. You may also want practical advice about your finances and
benefits.
Post-mortems and exhumations
Information about Lewisham public mortuary, the regional coroner and exhuming a deceased body.
Cemeteries and the crematorium
Find out when our cemeteries and crematorium are open.