Register a still birth
Introduction
We know that the death of a child is very sad and distressing and the purpose of the information provided on these pages is to try and make the registration process as straightforward as possible by explaining the procedure and the questions that you will be asked. We regret very much the need to ask these questions.
We will deal with you sympathetically and patiently. You won't be rushed and the registration will proceed at your pace. Please do not feel that you have to apologise if you need to stop because you feel too upset to continue. We will help you through the whole process.
You may make an appointment but this is not essential. If you have not made an appointment the registration will nevertheless be given priority over all others. However, it would be helpful if someone could telephone and let us know that you are on the way to register so that we can arrange for a Registrar to be available when you arrive.
If you would find going to the Register Office too difficult, then we can arrange to carry out the registration at the hospital or at your home. You can either ask the hospital staff to contact the Register Office on your behalf or make the arrangements yourself.
If the baby showed any sign of life or breathed, we must follow a different procedure and register both the birth and the death although not necessarily at the same time. A separate guide is available explaining that procedure.
