Local Information for Uckfield
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 Uckfield area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Wealden Crematorium
Horam Road, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0FX
Tel: 01323 443 400
Kent & Sussex Crematorium
Benhall Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5JJ
Tel: 01892 523894
Uckfield Cemetery
Snatts Road, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2AL
Tel: 01825 762774
Churches
Holy Cross Church
Belmont Road, Uckfield, TN22 1BP
Tel: 01825 764889
Our Lady Immaculate & St Philip Neri Catholic Church
New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DL
Tel: 01825 762221
Uckfield URC Church
Framfield Road, New Town, Uckfield, TN22 5AE
Tel: 01825 764583
St Mary the Virgin Church
Church Road, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LP
Tel: 01825 733103
St Bartholomew’s Church
High Street, Maresfield, East Sussex, TN22 2EJ
Tel: 01825 769004
St Mary’s Church
Church Road, Newick, East Sussex, BN8 4JZ
Tel: 01825 723186
Celebrants
Fiona Illingworth
Tel: 01825 733203
There are many celebrants who work in Uckfield. we do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Monster Foods
6 Imberhorne Way, East Grinstead, RH19 1RL
Tel: 01342 301111
Green Fig Catering
Westham Business Park, Unit 14, Pevensey BN24 5NP
Tel: 01323 913704
Midsussex Catering
Tel: 07933 083480
Florists
Ana’s Flowers
Black Barn Workshop, Horam Road, Horam, TN21 0JB
Tel: 07746 933209
Wake Venues
The Gun
Gun Hill, Chiddingly, East Sussex, TN21 0JU
Tel: 01825 872361
Wellshurst Golf Club
North Street, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4ED
Tel: 014358 13456
The Foresters Arms
The St, Uckfield, TN22 3BP
Tel: 01825 712808
Taxi Companies
Uckfield District Taxis
Tel: 07544 035725
R&R Taxis
Tel: 01825 765322
Solicitors
Parfitt Cresswell
4a Kingfisher Court, Bellbrook Industrial Estate, Uckfield, TN22 1QQ
Tel: 01825 705180
Dawson Hart
The Old Grammar School, Church Street, Uckfield, TN22 1BH
Tel: 01825 762281
Other Key Contacts
Crowborough Registry Office
Hookstead, Goldsmiths Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1RH
Tel: 0345 608 0198
Links
If you’re struggling, you may find the following websites offer useful resources, advice and support groups for coping with grief and loss.
- The Samaritans – help for anyone dealing with any type of loss or issue.
- Cruse Bereavement Care – for support after a loss.
- Hope Again – for young people needing support following a loss.
- Widowed and Young – for younger people who have lost a partner.
- Macmillan – for support following a loss through cancer.
- Marie Curie – for support following a loss through a terminal illness.
- The Lullaby Trust – for support for those following an unexpected loss of a baby or young child.
- SANDS – for support following a loss through stillbirth or neonatal passing.
- Winston’s Wish – advice for anyone supporting bereaved children.
- Childhood Bereavement Network – a hub for anyone supporting bereaved children.
Registering a death that happened in Uckfield
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.