William Martin

William Martin is a character in the 2009 film adaptation of A Christmas Carol. He is the undertaker whom Scrooge visits to confirm Jacob Marley's death. Although he is never referred to by name, his name is featured on Jacob Marley's death certificate as the registrar (Ebenezer Scrooge is the witness)

Role in the film
William Martin appears at the start of the film with Ebenezer Scrooge as he is signing the death certificate of Jacob Marley. When Scrooge signs the certificate, William holds out his hand waiting to be paid 2 gold coins. Scrooge is reluctant to give him the money and when he does give the money to the waiting undertaker Scrooge shouts at William's apprentice to back away, simply so that he can take the 2 gold coins that were covering Jacob Marley's eyes