Births, deaths and marriages FAQs
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How do I register a child conceived after fertility treatment?
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How do I re-register a child born via a surrogacy arrangement?
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Can the natural father's details be added to the birth record if the parents are unmarried?
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What happens if the father died before the child was conceived (by fertility treatment)?
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How can I re-register a child where the father died before the child was conceived?
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I live in Ealing but my baby was born in another district what should I do?
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The death has been referred to the coroner for a post mortem or inquest what should I do next?
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I wish to take the body of the deceased out of England and Wales how should I proceed?
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A death occurred abroad what is the process to register the death and bring the body back to the UK?
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Can I give notice of marriage if my partner doesn't live in England or Wales?
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I am already married outside of the United Kingdom. Do I need to register here?
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Why have I only been sold the grave for a set period of time, I want it forever?
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Can anyone else be buried in the grave I own if I don't want them to/ without my permission?
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Is the grave filled in straight after a funeral or left until the next day?
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Why do some people stay until the grave is filled before leaving?
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Who is responsible for a memorial?
Only the grave owner can authorise the placement of a memorial and he/she is responsible for its safety and upkeep. Memorials should be erected in accordance with the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) recommended code of practice. If the memorial becomes unstable cemetery staff will make the area around it safe temporarily, and the grave owner will be notified to arrange its repair. It is possible to obtain insurance cover and this is recommended.