Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
Registering a death during Covid-19:
- Deaths are currently registered by phone
- You will need to call 0300 123 4045
- There are more instructions for how to register a death in Hertfordshire 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
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Bishop's Stortford
2 Hockerill St, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2DL
0300 123 4045 -
Cheshunt
Bishops College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 9XH
0300 123 4045 -
Hatfield
19B St Albans Rd E, Hatfield AL10 0NG
0300 123 4045 -
Hemel Hempstead
The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DN
0300 123 4045 -
Hertford
Pegs Ln, Hertford SG13 8DE
0300 123 4045 -
St Albans
The Gatehouse, 1 Victoria Square, St Albans AL1 3TF
0300 123 4045 -
Stevenage
Danesgate House, Danesgate, Stevenage SG1 1WW
0300 123 4045 -
Watford
31 Hempstead Rd, Watford WD17 3EY
0300 123 4045 -
HM Coroner
01707 292707
Online
Hospitals
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Lister Hospital
01438 314333 -
Hertford Couty Hospital
01438 314333 -
New QEII Hospital
01438 314333 -
Watford General Hospital
01923 244366 -
Hemel Hempstead Hospital
01442 213141 -
St Albans City Hospital
01727 866122 -
Barnet Hospital
020 82164600
Help lines
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Citizens Advice Bureau
For Hertfordshire
03444 111 444 -
The Samaritans
Freephone 116 123 -
Cruse Bereavement Care
0844 4779400
Downloads
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Links
If you’re struggling, you may find the following websites offer useful resources, advice and support groups for coping with grief and loss.
- The Samaritans – help for anyone dealing with any type of loss or issue.
- Cruse Bereavement Care – for support after a loss.
- Hope Again – for young people needing support following a loss.
- Widowed and Young – for younger people who have lost a partner.
- Macmillan – for support following a loss through cancer.
- Marie Curie – for support following a loss through a terminal illness.
- The Lullaby Trust – for support for those following an unexpected loss of a baby or young child.
- SANDS – for support following a loss through stillbirth or neonatal passing.
- Winston’s Wish – advice for anyone supporting bereaved children.
- Childhood Bereavement Network – a hub for anyone supporting bereaved children.