Does the Registry automatically send a death certificate to the family after a death is registered?
No. However, a funeral director usually orders a death certificate on behalf of the next of kin when registering the death. The Registry will then issue a certificate to the next-of-kin by mail once the registration is complete. If a funeral director does not request a certificate at the time of registration, the next-of-kin may apply for a death certificate online or by submitting a standard death certificate application form. Turnaround times may vary depending on how you submit your application.
