The interim death certificate will be issued once all of the required post-mortem examinations have taken place and the body is released for the funeral. This means Probate should only be delayed by a few weeks while the interim death certificate is awaited.

Can probate be granted before an inquest?

In order to apply to the Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate, it is necessary to include details of the fact of the deceased's passing. However, if the coroner decides to carry out an inquest, the death certificate will not be available and the death cannot be registered until after the inquest has concluded.

What happens after an inquest?

When the investigation or inquest is finished the coroner will confirm the cause of death to the registrar. The registrar will register the death. You can ask the registrar for a death certificate.