Local Information for Seaford
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 Seaford area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Eastbourne Crematorium
Hide Hollow, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE
Tel: 01323 761093
Downs Crematorium
Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
Tel: 01273 572 472
Woodvale Crematorium
Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3QB
Tel: 01273 604 020
Wealden Crematorium
Horam Road, Horam, TN21 0FX
Tel: 01323 443400
Seaford Cemetery
Cradle Hill Road, Seaford, BN25 3JH
Tel: 01323 761093
Newhaven Cemetery
Lewes Road, Piddinghoe, Newhaven BN9 9AD
Tel: 01273 516100
Churches
St Leonard’s Church
18a Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG
Tel: 07391 787130
St Peter’s Church
Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2HE
Tel: 01323 899054
St Andrew’s Church
Bishopstone Road, Bishopstone, Seaford BN25 2UD
Tel: 01323 899054
St Luke’s Church
15 Walmer Road, Seaford BN25 3TH
Tel: 07391 787130
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church
54 Sutton Road, Seaford BN25 1SS
Tel: 01273 583046
Florists
Ambers Florist
20 Broad Street, Seaford, BN25 1ND
Tel: 01323 892 525
Wake Venues
The View
Seaford Head Golf Course, Southdown Rd, Seaford, BN25 4JS
Tel: 01323 379954
Taxi Companies
Seahaven Taxis
Tel: 01323 892 223
Beacon Taxis
Tel: 01323 898 888
Cuckmere Taxis
Tel: 01323 899 214
Solicitors
Barwells Solicitors
10 Sutton Park Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1RB
Tel: 01323 899 331
Mayo Wynne Baxter
Jubilee House, 1 Warwick Road, Seaford, BN25 1RS
Tel: 01323 891 412
Other Key Contacts
Eastbourne Registry Office
Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Tel: 0345 608 0198
Lewes Registry Office
Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1TP
Tel: 0345 608 0198
HM Coroner – East Sussex
East Sussex County Council, 31 Station Road, Bexhill, TN40 1RG
Seahaven Islamic Community
One Little Place Lane, Seaford, BN25 1LB
Tel: 07355678831
Brighton & Hove Synagogue
43 Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GE
Tel: 01273 735343
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 Seaford
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.