Summary
The Death Certification Review Service reviews medical certificates of cause of death.
Every death in Scotland must be certified by a doctor. They complete a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD).
A number of these are passed to the Death Certification Review Service for random checks.
The aim of our work is to improve:
- the quality and accuracy of death certification
- public health information about causes of death in Scotland
- clinical governance issues identified during the death certification review process
Phone: 0300 123 1898
Email: his.dcrs@nhs.scot
Opening hours: 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday
Standard review
How we review Medical Certficates of Cause of Death (MCCD)
Advance registration
How to apply for a quicker burial of cremation
Interested persons review
How to request a review of an MCCD
Death abroad
Applying for permission to repatriate someone who dies abroad
Key resources
Educational support, our annual reports and leaflets
How we can help
Give us feedback, make a complaint and see how we use your data