Register a stillbirth
A stillbirth should normally be registered within 42 calendar days. You can name the baby in the register.
To register a stillbirth, you will need to make an appointment via email or telephone. The appointment will take approximately 1 hour.
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0300 126 7000 (9am to 5pm)
Baby loss certificate
As a parent, you can request a 'Baby Loss Certificate' in memory of your baby if the pregnancy ended before 24 weeks (or 28 weeks if the pregnancy ended before 1 October 1992). If your pregnancy ended from 24 weeks onwards it will need to be registered as a stillbirth instead.
This is a free, optional service and not a legal document, it can't be used to claim benefits and will not be added to your GP record.
Other criteria and conditions apply which can be viewed on the GOV.UK website.
Customers can also contact the service helpline:
email: [email protected]
telephone: 0330 330 9445
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Further information
Last updated 17 February 2025