When someone dies in South Australia, the funeral director will normally register their death with Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) on behalf of the person's family or friends.

Deaths need to be registered within seven days of burial or cremation. There's no fee to register a death.

Contact Births, Deaths and Marriages

Online

Phone

131 882 – option 1

+61 8 8204 8532 – international

Post

GPO Box 1351
Adelaide SA 5001


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Page last updated 16 September 2026

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