Local Information for Heathfield
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 Heathfield area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Wealden Crematorium
Horam Road, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0LH
Tel: 01323 443 400
Kent & Sussex Crematorium
Benhall Mill Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ
Tel: 01892 523894
Eastbourne Crematorium
Hide Hollow, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE
Tel: 01323 761093
Surrey & Sussex Crematorium
Balcombe Rd, Crawley, RH10 3NQ
Tel: 01293 882345
Theabolds Green Burial Ground
73 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8HU
Tel: 01435 865700
Churches
St Bartholomew’s Church
Dern Lane, Waldron
Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0PN
Tel: 01435 813363
St Margaret the Queen
Off, A272, Buxted, Uckfield TN22 4AY
Tel: 01825 733103
Christ Church Horam
The Vicarage, Horebeech Ln, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0DT
Tel: 01435 813372
Horam Chapel
High St, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0ER
Tel: 01435 810372
Florists
Ana’s Flowers
The Black Barn, Horam Manor, Horam, TN21 0JB
Tel: 07746 933 209
Pippins Nursey and Florist
Five Ashes, Nr Mayfield, TN20 6JL
Tel: 01825 830 571
The Flower Workshop
Shop 3, Ivyholme, Station Road, Heathfield, TN21 8LB
Tel: 01435 863 333
Wake Venues
Horam Park Golf Club
Chiddingly Rd, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0JJ
Tel: 01435 813477
Wellshurst Golf and Country Club
North St, Hailsham, BN27 4EE
Tel: 01435 813 456
Solicitors
Hughes Solicitors
19 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LU
Tel: 01435898132
Other Key Contacts
East Sussex Registry Office
Tel: 0345 608 0198
HM Coroner – East Sussex
East Sussex County Council, 31 Station Road, Bexhill, TN40 1RG
Bereavement Office – Eastbourne & Hastings
Tel: 0300 131 4785
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 Heathfield
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.