Legal analysis: No, the death certificate requires the signature of a close relative. The death certificate is the premise and basis of inheritance: inheritance can begin only after the death of the decedent; the death certificate is one of the indispensable certificates for inheritance notarization; if the decedent left a will during his lifetime, it should be executed in accordance with the will. Succession by law under a will.

Legal basis: "Regulations on the Administration of Medical Institutions" Article 32 Medical institutions shall not issue disease diagnosis certificates, health certificates or death certificates and other supporting documents without personally examining the patient. ; Medical institutions are not allowed to issue birth certificates or stillbirth reports without a physician or midwife attending the birth in person.

Article 15 of the "People's Republic of China and Civil Code" The time of birth and death of a natural person shall be based on the time recorded on the birth certificate or death certificate; if there is no birth certificate or death certificate, the time recorded shall be The time recorded in household registration or other valid identity registration shall prevail. If there is other evidence sufficient to overturn the above recorded time, the time proved by the evidence shall prevail.