Death Certification SCOTLAND

This section contains useful links to information and guidance on the new death certification system that commenced on 13th May 2015.

Added 6th August 2015 – Statutory Guidance

Added11th May 2015 – Death certification guidance.
The question and answer section will be of particular use on and after 13th May.

Added 8th May 2015 – Death Certification Guidance booklet produced by the NAFD (Also useful for authorities in all other parts of the UK that receive a body from Scotland).

Added 30th April 2015 – Death Certification Flowchart reproduced with the kind permission of the NAFD.

Health Improvement Scotland Link to website where information can be found.

Scottish Government Link to appropriate page.

Added 23rd April 2015 – New Form A for Scotland for use on and after 13th May 2015. Members will have received an E newsletter giving further details.