Local Information for Horley
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 Horley area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Surrey and Sussex Crematorium
Balcombe road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3NQ
Tel: 01293 882 345
Horley New Churchyard
Church View Cl, Horley RH6
Tel: 01293 782 218
E: [email protected]
Churches
St Bartholomew’s Church
Church View Cl, Horley RH6
Tel: 01293 782 218
Church of English Martyrs – Catholic Church
4 Vicarage Lane, Horley RH6 8AR
Tel: 01293 431703
Celebrants
Karen Acres
Tel: 07710 480867
Barny Harrison
Tel: 07775 971772
Julia Hughes
Tel: 07565564961
Mandy Ahearn
Tel: 07915 697204
Mandy Cook
Tel: 07802 359043
There are many celebrants who work in Horley. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Florists
Zara Flora
Ashdown Park Hotel, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JR
Tel: 01342 300500
Sweetpea Florist
Unit 6, Grange Farm, Crawley Down RH10 4EY
Tel: 07956 667838
Just Kim at Wiltshires
Southside, Balcombe Road, Crawley, RH10 3NQ
Tel: 01293 241235
Wake Venues
Heathy Farm
Balcombe Rd, Crawley, RH10 3NQ
Tel: 01293 886 879
Langshott Manor
Ladbroke Rd, Horley, RH6 9LN
Tel: 01293 786 680
Taxi Companies
Carline
34 High Street, Horley, RH6 7BB
Tel: 01293 430 430
Solicitors
Mahany & Co
81 Victoria Road Horley RH6 7QH
Tel: 01293 772888
Ferndown Solicitors
83 Victoria Road Horley RH6 7QH
Tel: 01293 978048
Other Key Contacts
Leatherhead Registry Office
The Mansion, 70 Church St, Leatherhead, KT22 8DP
Tel: 0300 200 1002
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Ave, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Tel: 01737 768 511
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 Horley
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.