Deaths

Our Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages registers all deaths in Queensland.

To do this we receive information from the:

doctor who completes the cause of death certificate
next of kin or family member who supplies personal information
funeral director who provides burial or cremation details. The funeral director usually collects and forwards all necessary information to us.

Once the death has been registered, you can apply for a death certificate. You need to complete an application form and pay the required fee.

For information about births, deaths and marriages in other Australian states and New Zealand, see interstate and overseas inquiries.

Some deaths require an investigation by a coroner. You can receive support and receive information through the Coronial Counselling Unit.