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Deaths

Details of what to do when someone dies, how to register a death, finding your local cemetery or crematorium and information on the Coroner's Service.

What to do when a person dies

Our bereavement guide covers what to do when someone dies – where to go, who to contact and what action needs to be taken.
Registering a death

Book an appointment to register a death in West Sussex. You are legally required to do this within 5 days.
Registration offices

Find Registration Offices to register a death in West Sussex.
Register a stillbirth

All stillbirths must be registered in the district where it occurred, normally within 42 days
Shoreham Airshow inquest

Information on the Shoreham Airshow inquest.
Coroner's service

Details of where to go, who to contact, what action needs to be taken for inquests and how to report treasure finds.
In Amenas Inquest hearing transcripts

View transcripts from the hearing.
Cemeteries and crematoriums in West Sussex

Find a local cemetery or crematorium.
Attending a coroner’s post-mortem

Complete our online form if you wish to attend a coroner's post-mortem.
Request an audio recording of an inquest hearing

Request to be sent a copy of the coroner's audio recording.
Advertise in the Bereavement Guide

How to place an advert in the online and printed versions of the Bereavement Guide.