Claire Santry is reporting that the GRO in Belfast (www.nidirect.gov.uk/gro) is to follow the lead of the Republic of Ireland, and in particular Scotland, in including the names of parents on death certificates. The Republic has done so since 2005; Scotland since 1855. This now leaves England and Wales as the only two countries in the British Isles not to do so.
I'm not often impressed by the GRO in Belfast, which charges £14 per certificate, but on this one I'm glad to see them taking such a useful step. The full story is on Claire's post at http://irish-genealogy-news.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-irish-death-certs-to-record.html
Chris
This is such a great idea, Chris, and hopefully it might encourage Engand & Wales to follow suit. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteYup - we've been doing it in Scotland for over 150 years. Glad to see the rest of the UK waking up to the potential benefits! lol
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