Find opening times and available services over the Easter period.

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.

Register a death

Book an appointment to register a death in West Sussex. You must do this within 5 days.
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.
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
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.
Shoreham Airshow inquest

Information on the Shoreham Airshow inquest.
In Amenas Inquest hearing transcripts

View transcripts from the hearing.
Cemetery and crematoria services in West Sussex

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

Complete our online form if you wish to attend a coroner's post-mortem.