Local Information for Rottingdean
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 Rottingdean area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Downs Crematorium
Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
Tel: 01273 572 472
Woodvale Crematorium
Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3QB
Tel: 01273 604 020
Brighton & Preston Cemetery
Hartington Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
Tel: 01273 572 472
Lawn Memorial Cemetery
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6DX
Tel: 01273 604 020
Churches
St Margaret’s Church (Church of England)
The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HA
Tel: 01273 301 632
Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Roman Catholic)
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7GA
Tel: 01273 302 903
Celebrants
Paul Stringer
E: [email protected]
Tel: 07535 696972
Mark Inscoe
E: [email protected]
Tel: 07342 202274
There are many celebrants who work in Rottingdean. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Florists
Arlette Florist
225a South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8LB
Tel: 01273 584 666
Wake Venues
The Plough Inn
Vicarage Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HD
Tel: 01273 390635
White Horses Hotel
High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HR
Tel: 01273 300301
Malmaison Hotel
The Waterfront, Brighton Marina Village, Brighton, BN2 5WA
Tel: 01273 041 482
Taxi Companies
Handy Travel
46 High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HR
Tel: 07361 209395
South Coast Taxis
Tel: 01273 301111
Streamline Taxis
Tel: 01273 202020
Solicitors
The Deans Legal Services
42-44 High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HR
Tel: 01273 358825
Burt Brill & Cardens Solicitors
30 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1FL
Tel: 01273 604123
Edward Harte Solicitors
6 Pavillion Parade, Brighton, BN2 1RA
Tel: 01273 662750
Barwells Solicitors
238 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8JS
Tel: 01273 582271
Other Key Contacts
Brighton & Hove Registry Office
Town Hall, Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1JA
Tel: 01273 292 016
Lewes Registry Office
Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1TP
Tel: 0345 608 0198
HM Coroner – East Sussex
Tel: 01273 404 646
Royal Sussex County Hospital Bereavement Office
Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE
Tel: 01273 664 611
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 Rottingdean
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.