1964. Registration of Deaths
The father or mother of any child that dies, or the occupier of a house in which any person may die, must, within _five days_ after such death, give notice to the registrar of the district. Some person present at the death should at the same time attend and give to the registrar an account of the circumstances or cause of the death, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief. Such person must sign his or her name, and give the place of abode at which he or she resides. The following are the particulars required:
- Date of Death.
- Name in full.
- Sex and age.
- Rank or profession.
- Cause of death.
- Signature, description, and residence of the person giving the information.
- Date of the registration.
A certificate of the cause of death must be obtained from the medical man in attendance, who is required to state when he last saw the patient.
1965. Persons dying at Sea
The commander of any British vessel, on board of which a death occurs at sea, must act the same as in a case of birth.
1966. Certificates of Death
Every registrar must deliver to the undertaker,