England Civil Registration: Difference between revisions

A death certificate usually gives the death date and death place, the full name of the decedent, their sex and age, their occupation (with children usually a parent is named here), the cause of death and the name, residence and relationship to decedent of the witness.&nbsp; Also included is the date that the event was registered and the name of the registrar.<br>  

On certificates for adults, the names of parents are never given.&nbsp; In considering whether to order a death certificate, remember that the information on the certificate may be limited or inaccurate because it is based on the <u>informant’s</u> knowledge.&nbsp; It can be helpful for those looking for clues about persons born or married before July 1837.