Residents to receive out-of-hours Registrar Service support

Oldham Council is extending out-of-hours services for urgent burials.

From this Saturday, July 5, 2025, residents will be able to contact the service to arrange the paperwork required for time critical burials on Sundays and Bank Holidays. 

Leader of Oldham Council, Councillor Arooj Shah, said: “Losing a loved one is a deeply distressing time that’s why we are improving access to our Registrar Services to lessen the burden for families where burials are time critical. 

“Our fantastic Registrar Service is one of the highest performing in our region, outperforming neighbouring authorities in the timeliness of all types of registrations, which demonstrates the commitment our teams have to providing such a crucial service residents rely on. 

“I hope these changes will go some way to offering comfort to families who experience loss, and we will continue to work alongside our residents to ensure our services best meet the needs of our communities.” 

The out-of-hours service can be reached on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays by calling 0161 770 8960 from 9.30am-12.15pm. It is not available Christmas Day and New Years Day.  

Standard access to the Registrar Service remains the same. 

For more information about Oldham Council’s registrar service visit: Births, marriages and deaths | Oldham Council