Births
A birth must be registered in the District in which the birth occurs. If a birth occurred in another district, a declaration can be attested at any register office and forwarded on.
The registration must be completed within 42 days of the birth date.
- Information on registering a birth at the Derbyshire County Council website
- Find your Local Register Office
Deaths
A death must be registered in the district in which it occurs. However, if a death occurred in another district, a declaration can be attested at any register office and forwarded on.
The 'Tell Us Once' service should let us know about changes to your council tax, benefits and the electoral register.
Funerals
The Council is responsible for arranging the funeral of a person who has died within the borders of North East Derbyshire if no suitable arrangements have been or are being made for the funeral.
Before we can arrange for the burial or cremation, the death must be registered. Unfortunately, we do not have any grants available to assist with funeral costs, nor can we help with a funeral that has already taken place.
If you are on a low income and claim certain benefits then you may be entitled to financial help with the costs associated with the funeral.
- Information on arranging a funeral at the GOV.UK website
- Get help with funeral costs at the GOV.UK website
- Download the Public Health Funerals spreadsheet (.xlsx | 18kb)
Cremations
The Chesterfield and District Joint Crematorium Committee purchased the 20-acre site near Brimington in 1954 and carefully landscaped it with trees, shrubs and flowers. The building was officially opened by The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Verulam on 31 October 1959. Anyone can be cremated here, irrespective of local connections or religious beliefs. Our staff aims to provide the highest standard of service to the bereaved, offering sympathetic help, information and advice.
The Crematorium is administered by Chesterfield Borough Council on behalf of Bolsover District, North East Derbyshire District and Chesterfield Borough Council’s.
Contact Details;
Chesterfield and District Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington, Derbyshire, S43 1AU
Telephone 01246 345888
Email;
For more information on the service, please visit the Chesterfield Borough Council website;
For information on Fees and Charges, please visit Chesterfield Borough Council website.
Marriage
Find out more about getting married or forming a civil partnership, with advice on wedding venues and registry offices.