What to do when someone dies When someone dies you will need to register their death with Nottinghamshire County Council. Cemeteries, crematoria, woodland burials and memorials Browse the different options available for burials in our area. Get help paying for a funeral If you are concerned about how you are going to pay for a funeral, there may be help available. Closed churchyards A list of closed churchyards in our area and how we maintain them.