Funeral queries and answers
After a death occurs, a doctor should be called initially. If the death was expected and the doctor is certain of the cause of death he/she will issue a medical certificate stating the cause of death. To find out more, call the teams at Strathmore & William Lyall Funeral Directors Ltd. We serve the local community of Angus.

Place of registration
Registration of a death that has occurred in Scotland can now be registered at any registrar’s office in Scotland.
Registration of death
Unexpected death
All deaths occurring in Scotland must be registered by a registrar of births, deaths and marriages within 8 days of their occurrence. However, it is desirable to have the death registered as soon as possible. A death must be registered before cremation or burial can take place.
If the death is unexpected the family doctor and the police should be informed. Once the police are informed the case will become the responsibility of the procurator fiscal.
Documents required
Particulars required
Registration of death
All deaths occurring in Scotland must be registered by a registrar of births, deaths, and marriages within 8 days of their occurrence. However, it is desirable to have the death registered as soon as possible. A death must be registered before cremation or burial can take place.
Unexpected death
If the death is unexpected the family doctor and the police should be informed. Once the police are informed the case will become the responsibility of the procurator fiscal.