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What to do after a death

Learn more about the steps you need to take when someone dies - register a death, Coroner referral, arrange a funeral.

Flowers at a grave

  • Coroner's Court Diary

    Use this diary to check the availability of the coroner and see the upcoming hearings and appointments.

  • Cremation

    Find more information about the cremations options available within Wakefield district.

  • Cemeteries

    Here is the list of all the 19 cemeteries that Wakefield Council operates across the district.

  • Register a death

    Information about how to register a death.

  • Coroner

    Find out more about what coroners do and when you might need to report a death to a coroner.

  • Headstones

    Learn more about having a headstone erected and what you need to do.

  • Buying a grave

    Find out more information about buying a grave.

  • Memorials

    We offer a wide range of memorial options at our cemeteries and crematoriums for you to remember a loved one.

  • Memorial safety checks

    Read about the safety checks carried out at our cemeteries.

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