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Title: BMD Records?
Post by: forthefamily on Tuesday 14 October 25 18:32 BST (UK)

I'm helping someone do some research in New Zealand. I did a search for a death record and I found three possible records.

Just curious. If they order a record will it give details of the names of the parents of the deceased person?

Thanks

mab

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: spades on Tuesday 14 October 25 21:52 BST (UK)

Hi Mab,

Yes, although only if the informant for the certificate knew that information. As this was/is usually a relative it is very likely the parents will be named.

This link lists the information contained in NZ BDM certificates over time.
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=259108.0

Regards,

Spades

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: forthefamily on Tuesday 14 October 25 21:59 BST (UK)

Thank you very much :)

mab

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: spades on Tuesday 14 October 25 22:36 BST (UK)

I forgot to mention that when ordering they should ask for a 'printout' copy of the certificate. This is a copy of the original document, not a transcription. Much more helpful.

Spades.

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: forthefamily on Wednesday 15 October 25 00:32 BST (UK)

Thank you great idea :)

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: Helenw52 on Saturday 25 October 25 09:55 BST (UK)

Have you got in information yet? It can get costly if you order 3. Maybe better to get an idea of date of death and place of death.

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: forthefamily on Saturday 25 October 25 13:10 BST (UK)

I figured out the date of death. In the end we decided not to bother ordering the records.

mab

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: Helenw52 on Saturday 25 October 25 20:51 BST (UK)

That's good then. Luke Howison has been setting up this website, with the assistance of archives. It's really good, and I use it all the time.  https://ash.howison.co.nz/?name

Title: Re: BMD Records?
Post by: forthefamily on Saturday 25 October 25 21:01 BST (UK)

Thank you :)

mab