Local Information for Forest Row
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 Forest Row area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Kent & Sussex Crematorium
Benhall Mill Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ
Tel: 01892 523 894
Wealden Crematorium
Horam Road, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0FX
Tel: 01323 443 400
Forest Row Cemetery
Priory Road, Forest Row, RH18 5HF
Tel: 01342 822 661
Churches
Forest Row Holy Trinity
Lewes Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5AF
Tel: 01342 822 954
Coleman’s Hatch Holy Trinity
Coleman’s Hatch, Shepherds Hill, Hartfield, TN7 4HF
Tel: 01892 770436
St Mary the Virgin
Church St, Hartfield, TN7 4AG
Tel: 01892 770436
St Margaret’s Church
3 North Ln, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4PP
Tel: 07904 040909
All Saint’s Church
Church Ln, Danehill, Haywards Heath RH17 7EY
Tel: 01825 790269
Celebrants
Michelle Hearne
Tel: 07915697204
There are many celebrants who work in Forest Row. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Florists
Hazel-Anne Florist
2 Quarry Cottages, Ashurst Road, Wall Hill Rd, East Grinstead, Ashurstwood, RH19 3TQ
Tel: 01342 823 728
Forest Rose Flowers
Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5AA
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07703 583523
Zara Flora
Ashdown Park Hotel, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JR
Tel: 01342 300500
Wake Venues
Ashdown Park Hotel
Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Grinstead, RH18 5JR
Tel: 01342 824 988
The Roebuck Hotel
Wych Cross, RH18 5JL
Tel: 01342 823811
Taxi Companies
Forest Cars
39 Upper Close, Forest Row, RH18 5DS
Tel: 01342 822 228
Other Key Contacts
Crowborough Registry Office
Hookstead, Goldsmiths Ave, Crowborough TN6 1RH
Tel: 0345 608 0198
Bereavement Office – Conquest Hospital
The Ridge, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
Tel: 0300 131 4500
Bereavement Office – Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UD
Tel: 0300 131 4500
Bereavement Office – Bexhill Hospital
Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2DZ
Tel: 0300 131 4500
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 Forest Row
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.