In a message dated 08/06/2007 21:18:27 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Can anyone tell me, under what circumstances would a coroner register a death and not any next of kin? Presumably if there were no next of kin, but would there be any other reasons? Hi Gill A coroner usually gives permission to register a death when the death took place in suspicious circumstances. For instance an accident, or a murder, or anything other than unsual circumstances. He would sign the certificate stating that he was the Coroner. Regards JUDY ELKINGTON [W.R.Yorkshire, England] www.elkingtonfamily.com [email protected] www.one-name.org/profiles/elkington.html