Damien C Shell Funeral Service Practitioner has been privileged to serve our community over the years. It has been your support that has allowed us to become one of North Carolina’s most trusted funeral providers. We are honored you have chosen Damien C Shell Funeral Service Practitioner as your funeral service provider.

The following information has been compiled to aid families who are involved in advance funeral planning or as after-care information for those presently experiencing the loss of a loved one. Damien C Shell Funeral Service Practitioner provides this information only as a guide. We cannot be responsible for changes in the laws, regulations, or any variance in the information contained herein.

DEATH CERTIFICATES

Certified copies of death certificates may be obtained from the county in which the death occurred. It generally takes five to seven days to obtain death certificates. In Medical Examiner cases, the length of time may vary greatly, sometimes taking six months or more. You should be aware that if your intentions are to conduct business on behalf of the estate of the deceased, certified copies are generally required. At the present time, the cost is $10 per certificate. It is our policy to acquire death certificates for the next-of-kin whenever possible, or you may contact the county directly:

Forsyth County: Register of Deeds

201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101  

336 703 2700

Guildford County: Register of Deeds

201 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 

(336) 641-7556

Davie County: Vital Records

123 S. Main Street, First Floor, Mocksville, NC 27028 

 (336) 753-6080

Davidson County: Register of Deeds

PO Box 464, 203 West 2nd Street, Lexington, NC 27293 

(336) 242-2150