Buckinghamshire Resources

We understand that having to cope with the practicalities following a death can be a daunting and stressful prospect. Below is some useful information for your local area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.

Useful information

Registering a death that happened in Buckinghamshire

Registering a death during Covid-19:

  • Deaths are currently registered by phone
  • You fill out an online form and a registrar will call you
  • There are more instructions for how to register a death in Buckinghamshire here

When you register the death, you will be asked for:

  • The medical certificate.
  • The deceased person’s medical card.
  • Any benefit books.
  • The deceased person’s marriage certificate, if there is a surviving spouse or civil partner.

You will also be asked for the following information about the deceased person:

  • First name, surname and any maiden name.
  • Date and place of death.
  • Last permanent address.
  • Date and place of birth (a copy of their birth certificate is helpful).
  • Occupation and name/occupation/date of birth of any surviving spouse or civil partner. Details of benefit being claimed, including State and private pension income.

The registrar will issue a death certificate. If the deceased person had financial dealings with a number of organisations including banks, building societies and insurance companies, you may find it useful to obtain additional copies. Many companies will require a certified copy of the death certificate when they are advised of the death.


Useful contacts

Register offices

  • Beaconsfield
    29 Windsor End, Beaconsfield,
    Bucks HP9 2JJ
    01494 475205

  • Aylesbury
    County Hall, Walton St, Aylesbury,
    Bucks HP20 1XF
    01296 382581

  • Amersham
    King George V House, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5AW
    01494 475200

  • HM Coroner
    For Buckinghamshire
    01494 475505

Hospitals

  • High Wycombe
    01494 526161

  • Stoke Mandeville
    01296 315000

    (Bereavement Office)
    01296 316646

  • Wexham Park
    01753 633000

    (Patient Affairs)
    01753 633365

Help lines

  • Citizens Advice Bureau
    Barn Hall Annexe, Chiltern Avenue,
    Amersham HP6 5AH
    0845 0920137

  • The Samaritans
    Freephone 116 123

  • Cruse Bereavement Care
    0844 4779400

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Bereavement Support

Links

If you’re struggling, you may find the following websites offer useful resources, advice and support groups for coping with grief and loss.