Death
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Register a death
When a person dies, you report their death to the municipality in which it occurred.
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Death certificate
Did somebody die in The Hague? You can request written proof of this.
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Register a stillborn child in the BRP
You can register your stillborn child in the Personal Records Database (BRP). You do this in the municipality where you live.
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Arranging a funeral
In the Netherlands, a funeral director usually arranges the funeral. But you can also arrange this yourself at the Kerkhoflaan and Westduin municipal cemeteries.
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Kerkhoflaan Cemetery
The municipal cemetery on the Kerkhoflaan is 1 of 2 municipal cemeteries. The cemetery has existed since 1830. It is an attractive and lush location in the city.
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Westduin Cemetery
The municipality manages 2 cemeteries. The Westduin Cemetery is located on the outskirts of The Hague by the dunes. The cemetery offers peace and tranquility.
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Laissez-passer to transport a deceased person abroad
You may transport a deceased person from the Netherlands to another country with a laissez-passer (transport ticket).