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.
Register a death
Death registration appointments take place at the Register Office.
Register a neonatal baby
How to register details and get support.
Register a stillbirth
How to register details and get support.
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.
Cemetery, burial and cremation costs
We provide services to the bereaved through our offices at Hither Green Crematorium, Verdant Lane.
Buying a grave
We will help you in the selection of a grave plot for a pending funeral service.
Ordering a memorial
We know how important memorials are as a lasting symbol of remembrance. We offer technical advice and help to make sure that all memorials meet regulations.