Births, ceremonies and deaths

Register a birth

Book an appointment to register a birth

Register a death

After someone has died, one of the first things that must be done is to legally register the death with our Registration Service

Register a stillbirth

Helping you through the process of registering a stillbirth

Copies of certificates

How to get copies of birth, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates

Foreign pension checking service

We offer a Proof of Life service for British Nationals receiving pensions from abroad

Registration contacts

Contact details and opening times of our Register Office and all our Registration Offices in Somerset

Recognition of Baby Loss Certificate

A scheme to support parents who have experienced a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks

Somerset Wedding Service

Links to information about giving notice, planning and other advice

Naming, Eternity and Citizenship ceremonies

Information about naming ceremonies, citizenship ceremonies and the renewal of vows

Apply for an approved premises licence

Licence a premises to be able to hold marriages and civil partnerships

Approved ceremony premises statutory adverts

Licence application notices for approved premises

Register a death

After someone has died, one of the first things that must be done is to legally register the death with our Registration Service

Tell Us Once

Information to help you tell public services when someone has died

Bereavement services

Helpful and impartial advice regarding funeral arrangements and memorial options

Arranging a funeral

Support and advice to help you with important decisions

Cemeteries in Somerset

Cemeteries are special places you can go to pay your respects to your loved ones

Burial on private land

Information for those who choose to be buried on private land, such as farmland or private gardens

Plan a cremation at Taunton Crematorium

Taunton Crematorium is on the western side of the town towards Wellington

Taunton Crematorium Service Schedule

Chapel services taking place at Taunton Crematorium

Memorials in Taunton Deane

Information to help you make the right choice from all the memorial options

Public Health Funerals

Information on what happens if a person dies without family or funeral instructions

Inquest Hearings

Information about inquests and guidance when you are called for jury service

Somerset Coroner’s Service

The Coroner is a special type of judge who has the power to conduct an investigation into a death

Coroner’s information for families

Information to help families through the Inquest process and arranging funerals

Coroners Charter

The Coroner’s service for Somerset operates to investigate deaths reported to them

Recognition of Baby Loss Certificate

A scheme to support parents who have experienced a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks