Buckingham Resources
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 your local area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Key Contacts
Local Churches & Celebrants
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Buckingham Parish Church
Castle Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BS
Tel: 01280 830 220 -
St. Bernadines Roman Catholic Church
Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AL
Tel: 01280 813 105 -
The Salvation Army
Moreton Road, Buckingham, MK18 1JZ
Tel: 07832 999956 -
We have a selection of celebrants we match to our client’s needs.
Other Key Local Contacts
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Only deaths occurring when Buckingham residents are in Milton Keynes University Hospital can be registered at the Milton Keynes Registry office.
Aylesbury Registry Office
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1XF
Tel: 01296 382 581 -
Milton Keynes Registry Office
Milton Keynes Registrar, Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 372 101 -
HM Coroner - Buckinghamshire
Tel: 01494 475 505 -
HM Coroner - Milton Keynes
Tel: 01908 254 327
Catering, Flowers, & Venues
Local Caterers
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Lucky Spoon Catering
Unit 506, Milton Keynes Business Park, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6GD
Tel: 01908 229 566
Local Florists
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Howes The Florist
64-65 Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BT
Tel: 01280 813 335 -
Country Garden Florist
102 High Street, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3DQ
Tel: 01296 714 211
Taxis, Trains, & Hotels
Taxi Companies
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Ash Cars
Tel: 01280 824 888 -
R&R Taxi
Tel: 01280 822 222
Train Stations
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Depending on where you are travelling from, Buckingham is serviced by the following stations:
• Milton Keynes
• Bicester
• Banbury
• Bletchley
Useful Information
Registering a death that happened in Buckingham
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.
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.
