Information required to register a death
Under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996, certain information must be provided to the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in order to complete a death registration and issue a death certificate.
Below is the information typically required.
1. Details of the deceased
- Surname
- Given name(s)
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Place of birth
- Period of residence in Australia
- Usual residence
- Usual profession or occupation during working life
- Marital status at date of death
2. Marriage details (including any previous marriages)
- Place of marriage
- Age at date of marriage
- Name of spouse (including family name at date of marriage)
3. Children
- Given name(s)
- Date(s) of birth
4. Parents
- Father’s name
- Father’s birth surname
- Father’s occupation
- Mother’s name
- Mother’s birth surname
- Mother’s occupation
Our caring and compassionate Warrnambool funeral directors are here to guide you through every step of the process. If you have any questions about registering a death or need assistance with funeral arrangements, please contact us – we’re here to help.
