such
death, give notice to the registrar of the district. Some person
present at the death should at the same time attend and give to the
registrar an account of the circumstances or cause of the death, to
the best of his or her knowledge or belief. Such person must sign his
or her name, and give the place of abode at which he or she resides.
The following are the particulars required:

1. Date of Death.
2. Name in full.
3. Sex and age.
4. Rank or profession.
5. Cause of death.
6. Signature, description, and residence of the person giving the
information.
7. Date of the registration.

A certificate of the cause of death must be obtained from the medical
man in attendance, who is required to state when he last saw the
patient.

1965. Persons dying at Sea.

The commander of any British vessel, on board of which a death occurs
at sea, must act the same as in a case of birth.

1966. Certificates of Death.

Every registrar must deliver to the undertaker, _without fee_, a
certificate of the death, which certificate shall be delivered to the
officiating minister. No dead body can be buried without such
certificate, under a penalty of L10.

1967. Observances of Deaths and Funerals.

It is usual, when a death takes place, to communicate it immediately,
upon mourning note-paper, to the principal members of the family, and
to request them to notify the same to the more remote relatives in
their circle. A subsequent note should state the day and hour at which
the funeral is fixed to take place.

1968. Special Invitations.

Special invitations to funerals are not considered requisite to be
sent to near relatives; but to friends and acquaintances such
invitations should be sent.

1969. Gloves.

Most persons who attend funerals will provide themselves with gloves;
but it is well to have a dozen pairs, of assorted sizes, provided in
case of accident. An arrangement can be made for those not used to be
returned.

1970. Hatbands and Cloaks.

Hatbands and Cloaks will be provided by the undertaker.

1971. Mourning.

The dressmaker will advise upon the "degree" of mourning to be worn,
which must be modified according to the age of the deceased, and the
relationship of the mourner. The undertaker will advise respecting the
degree of mourning to be displayed upon the carriages, horses, &c.

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