Health Services

Signing of Certificate of Death

Classification: SimpleTotal Processing Time: 1 hour & 5 minsTotal Fees: None

Review the circumstances on the cause of death

Who May Avail

Relatives of the deceased

Requirements

RequirementsWhere to Secure
Death CertificateHospitals/Funeral Parlor
Barangay CertificateBarangay

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Present the completely filled-out Certificate of Death & Barangay Certificate if patient died at home

    Agency Action

    1. Verify and review data; Conduct verbal autopsy to the nearest kin or friends who has knowledge on the probable cause of death (if died at home)

      Fee: None · Processing Time: 10 mins · City Health Officer, CGADH 1 (Asst. City Health Officer), Medical Officer III and Medical Specialist II

  2. Receive the signed certificate of death

    Agency Action

    1. Review & sign

      Fee: None · Processing Time: 10 mins

Offices Concerned

City Health Office