Dunstable 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

Crematoriums & Cemeteries

  • Luton Vale Crematorium
    Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DD
    Tel: 01296 468 300

  • Bierton Crematorium
    Cane End Lane, Bierton, Aylesbury, HP22 5BH
    Tel: 01582 723 700

  • Dunstable Cemetery
    West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1QD
    Tel: 01582 891 428

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • Priory Church of St. Peter
    Church Close, Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU
    Tel: 01582 477 401

  • St Mary’s Catholic Parish Church
    82 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NY
    Tel: 01582 662 710

  • We have a selection of celebrants we match to our client’s needs.

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Dunstable Registry Office
    Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF
    Tel: 0300 300 8089

  • HM Coroner - Bedfordshire and Luton
    Tel: 0300 300 8383

Catering, Flowers, & Venues

Local Caterers

  • Kazmicks Restaurant
    1 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RU
    Tel: 01582 606 401

Local Florists

  • Cottage Garden Flower Shop
    160 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1EU
    Tel: 01582 661 424

  • Frugal Frog Flowers
    3 Milton Way, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5UF
    Tel: 07751 644 140

  • The Flower Girl
    3 Neville Road, Luton, LU3 2JG
    Tel: 01582 599 120

Wake Venues

  • Dunstable United Services Club
    160 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HS
    Tel: 01582 663 204

  • Grove Theatre
    Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
    Tel: 01582 602 080

  • Kazmicks Restaurant
    1 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RU
    Tel: 01582 606 401

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • Speedline Taxis
    Tel: 01582 666 999

Train Stations

  • Luton Train Station
    Station Rd, Luton LU1 2LT

    Our nearest train station is Luton. There are very regular buses along the Luton – Dunstable busway.

Local Hotels

  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable
    London Road, Caddington, Dunstable, LU6 3DX
    Tel: 01582 344 499

  • Premier Inn Dunstable
    350 Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4LL
    Tel: 0333 777 4663

Parks, Gardens, & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Dunstable Downs
    Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY

Attractions

  • Grove Theatre
    Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
    Tel: 01582 602 080

  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
    Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF

  • The Dunstable Centre
    Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD
    Tel: 01582 361 400

  • Shizen-No Judo Club
    High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW
    Tel: 07951 844 784

Local Walks

  • Dunstable Downs
    Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Dunstable

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.