Since we file the death certificate with the authorities for you we will need birth and marriage information as well as details of the deceased's children. We, or you, should find out if the deceased's legal advisor has any special instructions concerning the funeral. Such information is usually noted in the will.

Listed below are the main questions that will need to be answered in order for the deceased's death to be registered.

Name of Deceased
Name at Birth (if different from above)
Date of Death
Place of death
Date of Birth
Age
Sex of Deceased (M) (F)
Place of Birth
How long in NZ (years)
Usual Home Address
Usual Occupation
Ethnic group(s)
Age of Living Daughters
Age of Living Sons
Mother's Full Name
Mother's Name at Birth (if different from above)
Mother's Occupation
Father's Full Name
Father's Name at Birth (if different from above)
Father's Occupation
Marital Status at Time of Death
Name of Spouse
Place of Marriage