Contacts
The contacts listed below are a sample of those most likely needed by people affected by a sudden death that has been reported to the Coroner.
The Senior Coroner for Dorset is Mrs Rachael Griffin.
The usual point of contact is via one of the officers assisting the Coroner. When an officer is allocated a case they will contact the family to introduce themselves. In their absence someone else may deal with any urgent issues.
Telephone: 01202 123900.
Email: coroner.service@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Address: Coroner's Court, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY (map)
Visits to this facilty are by appointment only. Address: Holly Tree Lodge, Gloucester Road, Boscombe (in the grounds of East Cemetery Bournemouth)
Only deaths occurring within the boundaries of the borough of Bournemouth should be registered here. (By appointment only.)
Phone: 01202 123777
Address: Registration Services, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY (map)
Email: registrars.mailbox@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Only deaths occurring within the boundaries of the borough of Poole should be registered here. (By appointment only.)
Phone: 01202 123232
Address: Registrars, The Register Office, The Guildhall, Market Street, Poole, BH15 1NF (map)
Email: registrarsadmin@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Phone: 01202 123777
Address: Christchurch Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AZ (map)
Email: registrars.mailbox@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Deaths occurring within Dorset BUT OUTSIDE of the boroughs of Poole and Bournemouth and Christchurch should be registered via the Dorset Registration Service.
The central telephone number of 01305 225153 may be called to book an appointment at the Registry Office of: Blandford, Bridport, Dorchester, Ferndown, Gillingham, Sherborne, Swanage, Wareham or Weymouth.
Email: registrationinformation@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages/registration-offices-in-dorset.aspx
Blandford: The Blandford Community Centre, Heddington Drive, Blandford DT11 7TP
Bridport: Bridport Town Council, Mountfield, Rax Lane, Bridport DT6 3JP
Dorchester: Dorset History Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RP
Ferndown: King George V Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown BH22 9EN
Gillingham: Gillingham Town Hall, School Road, Gillingham SP8 4QR
Sherborne: Sherborne Town Council Offices, Manor House, Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JL
Swanage: The Town Hall, High Street, Swanage BH19 2NZ
Wareham: The Library, South Street, Wareham BH20 4LR
Weymouth: Weymouth Library, Great George Street, Weymouth DT4 8NN
Phone: 0808 2787 939
Address: 2 Sopers Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1JG (map)Phone: 01305 260 216
Email: dorset@cruse.org.uk
Phone:01202 338535
Address: Cruse Bournemouth, Florence Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1HQ (map)
Phone:01202 302000
Address: Cruse Bournemouth, Florence Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1HQ (map)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk