According to the Births and Deaths Registration Act of 1953, when someone dies a doctor involved in their care must complete a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD). The family, someone arranging the funeral, or, where there is no one else who can do it, a representative of the Chief Executive of the organisation where the person died, must arrange for the registration of death with Somerset Registrations. There is a legal obligation to report any death to HM Coroner if it has occurred under any of the circumstances outlined in this policy.