Welcome to the forum Factfinder although I'm very sorry for your loss and for the reason you're joining us.

The doctor who signs the certificate has to sign and date it to say when they last saw the deceased alive but it would be best to get in touch with either the hospital or your local register office to find out more.

I hope this helps and you're able to get this resolved as quickly as possible. 

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you for your reply and that answers my question as my husband was still alive on 6 November.