Reporting a death
When someone dies in Leuven, a doctor must certify the death and register it in eLys, the digital platform for death registration. eLys ensures fast and secure data exchange between doctors, funeral directors, the city, and other authorities.
How to register?
Are you registering the death with a funeral director?
The doctor will register the death via eLys.
Are you registering the death without a funeral director?
Please contact us:
City office
Civil Registry
Stadskantoor
Professor Van Overstraetenplein 1
3000 Leuven
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What happens after my request?
- The city processes the notification and issues a death certificate for the family.
- The funeral director receives permission for burial or cremation.
Cost
Free of charge.
Stillborn child
Did your baby die shortly before or during birth, after a pregnancy lasting at least 140 days? In this case you can have a deed of a stillborn child drawn up. From 180 days (6 months) onwards, it is mandatory.
Do you have a question?
Contact us. We are happy to help you.
