Local Information for Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Bournemouth Crematorium
Strouden Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9HX
Tel: 01202 128 111
Poole Crematorium (Halo Ceremony Hall)
Gravel Hill, Broadstone, Bournemouth, Poole, BH17 9BQ
Tel: 01202 128 111
New Forest Crematorium
Stem Lane, New Milton, BH25 5FH
Tel: 01425 201 220
Churches
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
757 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6AN
Tel: 01202 425286
Immanuel United Reformed Church
120 Southbourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ
Tel: 01202 424994
Richmond Hill St Andrew’s URC
8 St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth BH2 6JJ
Tel: 01202 290161
The Parish Church of St James
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6DW
Tel: 01202 434460
Rosebery Park Baptist Church
812-814 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DF
Tel: 07484 239212
St Stephen’s Church
St Stephen’s Way, Bournemouth, BH2 6JZ
Tel: 01202 290986
Other churches include: St John’s Church, Trinity Methodist Church, St Thomas More Catholic Church, LoveChurch, St Clement’s Church.
Celebrants
There are many celebrants who work in Bournemouth. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Jackie’s Cafe, Cream Teas & Bespoke Catering
Unit 7, Birch Copse, Technology Road, Poole, BH17 7FH
Tel: 07703 623 380
Flossie’s Catering
155 Whitefields, West Morden, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7DU
Tel: 01929 459075
Florists
Flowershop on the Corner
739 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, BH7 6AN
Tel: 01202 399988
Flowers at 166
361-363 Charminster Rd, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH8 9QS
Tel: 01202 531532
Hillview Florists
New Parade, 8 Hill View Rd, Bournemouth, BH10 5BG
Tel: 01202 511592
Wake Venues
Hotel Miramar
East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3AL
Tel: 01202 556 581
Marsham Court Hotel
3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, BH1 3AB
Tel: 01202 552111
The Woodpecker Cafe
Queens Park Pavillion, Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BY
Tel: 01202 126 888
Taxi Companies
United Taxi’s
164 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS
Tel: 01202 556 677
Solicitors
Matthew & Matthew
Norris Chambers, 194 Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2JD
Tel: 01202 431943
Other Key Contacts
BCP Register Offices
Bournemouth Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY
Tel: 01202 123 777
HM Coroner – Dorset
Tel: 01202 123 900
Local Bereavement Office – BCP
North Cemetery, Strouden Ave, Bournemouth, BH8 9HX
Tel: 01202 128 111
Bournemouth Reform Synagogue
Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 3PA
Tel: 01202 557 736
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
53 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PA
Tel: 01202 557 433
Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque
4 St Stephen’s Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 6JJ
Tel: 01202 557 072
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 Bournemouth
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.