Stillbirth appointments can be carried out with customers over the phone. Please make an appointment by phoning 03451 55 00 77 or via your Funeral Director. Appointments are available Monday to Friday. A Registrar will phone you on the day and time of your appointment to go through the registration process. The appointment will take around 45 minutes but you won't be on the phone for the full appointment time - a few phone calls and emails may be required during this time.
A stillbirth occurring in Scotland must be registered within 21 days.
If the parents of the baby are married to each other, either parent can register the stillbirth.
If the parents of the baby are not married to each other, and the father's details are to be recorded on the certificate, both parents have to sign the register. If one of the parents can't come to do this, ask a registrar for advice by using the contact details below.
You will need to provide the following documents when you come to register the stillbirth:
- Birth card or Form issued by the hospital or midwife
If possible please also provide:
- Birth certificate(s) of parent(s)
- Marriage certificate if the baby's parents are married
If some of these documents aren't available please speak to the registrar, who will be able to advise you.
Costs: There is no charge to register a stillbirth and you will be issued with a certificate free of charge.
| Contact: | Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships (lines open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) |
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| Tel: | 03451 55 00 77 |
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