Local Information for Sandy

We understand that having to cope with the practicalities following a death can be a daunting and stressful prospect. Below is some useful information for the Sandy area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.

Crematoriums & Cemetries

Norse Road Crematorium and Cemetery

100-104 Norse Road, Bedford, MK41 0RL
Tel: 01234 718 150

North Hertfordshire Memorial Park and Crematorium

Bedford Road, Holwell, Hitchin SG5 3RT
Tel: 01462 428 400

Churches

St Swithun’s Church

30 High St, Sandy, SG19 1AQ 
Tel: 01767 682 499

Sandy Baptist Church

Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL
Tel: 07575722663

Civil Celebrant – Naomi Gruzelier
Tel: 07764 372 764

Civil Celebrant – Gwyn Tyler
Tel: 07484 675 554

Humanist Celebrant – Richard Moon
Tel: 01234 771418 / 07748 183 080

There are many celebrants who work in Sandy. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.

Caterers

Crème Catering
Sandy Based
Tel: 07540 187 423

Mapletree Catering
Biggleswade Based
Tel: 01767318 330

Florists

The Flower Room

27 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1JA
Tel: 01767 682 286

https://www.theflowerroom.net/

Anna’s Flowers

26 Market Square, Potton, SG19 2NP
Tel: 01767 263 003

https://www.annasflowersshop.com/

Sophia Rose Floral

16 London Road, Baldock SG7 6JN
Tel: 07592 617 742

https://sophiarose.uk/

First Impression Flowers

49, Armistice Croft, Blunham
Bedford, MK44 3FD
Tel: 01767 843 100

Wake Venues

John O’Gaunt Golf Club

Biggleswade Rd, Sutton, Sandy SG19 2LY
Tel: 01767 260360

Sandy Roundabout Club

Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL
Tel: 01767 680871

The Guinea

Bedford Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RG
Tel: 01767 640 388

Taxi Companies

Village Taxis Sandy

Tel: 01767 262626

1st Cars Private Hire

Tel: 01767 692 222

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Sandy Park
Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL

Sandhills
Sand Lane, Off Cambridge Road, Sandy, SG19 2DQ

The Riddy Nature Reserve
Sandy, SG19 1GE

Sandy Green Wheel (Details)

RSPB HQ Nature Reserve (Details)

Other Key Contacts

Central Bedfordshire Registry Office

The Court House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2HX
Tel: 0300 300 8089

Cambridgeshire Registry Office

Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD
Tel: 0345 045 1363

Bedford Borough Registry Office

Bedford Register Office, Old Town Hall, St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SJ
Tel: 01234 718 028

HM Coroner – Bedfordshire and Luton

Tel: 0300 300 8383

HM Coroner – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Tel: 0345 045 1364

Links

If you’re struggling, you may find the following websites offer useful resources, advice and support groups for coping with grief and loss.

Registering a death that happened in Sandy

When you register the death, you will be asked for:

  • The medical certificate.
  • The deceased person’s medical card.
  • Any benefit books.
  • The deceased person’s marriage certificate, if there is a surviving spouse or civil partner.

 

You will also be asked for the following information about the deceased person:

  • First name, surname and any maiden name.
  • Date and place of death.
  • Last permanent address.
  • Date and place of birth (a copy of their birth certificate is helpful).
  • Occupation and name/occupation/date of birth of any surviving spouse or civil partner. Details of benefit being claimed, including State and private pension income.

 

The registrar will issue a death certificate. If the deceased person had financial dealings with a number of organisations including banks, building societies and insurance companies, you may find it useful to obtain additional copies. Many companies will require a certified copy of the death certificate when they are advised of the death.