Local Information for Brixton
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 Brixton area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Lambeth Cemetery & Crematorium
29 Blackshaw Rd, London, SW17 0BY
Tel: 020 7926 4221
West Norwood Cemetery & Crematorium
Norwood Rd, London, SE27 9JU
Tel: 020 7926 7999
Streatham Park Cemetery
1 Oak Row, London, SW16 5JN
Tel: 020 8764 2255
South London Crematorium
Rowan Rd, London, SW16 5JG
Tel: 020 8679 4164
Honor Oak Crematorium
Brockley Way, London, SE4 2LJ
Tel: 020 7525 5600
Churches
Our Lady of the Rosary
364 Brixton Rd, London, SW9 0TH
Tel: 020 7274 2367
NTCG Brixton
Lambert Road, Brixton Hill, SW2 5BB
Tel: 0207 737 0963
St John the Evangelist Church
49 Wiltshire Rd, London, SW9 7NE
Tel: 020 7733 0585
Gresham Baptist Chapel
Barrington Rd, London, SW9 7JF
Tel: 020 7362 0871
Celebrants
There are many celebrants who work in Brixton. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Florists
East Dulwich Flowers & CO
4 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8HN
Tel: 020 8693 7775
Wake Venues
Craft Metropolis
Arch 263, 241 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RR
Taxi Companies
Brixton Hill Cars
Tel: 020 8674 4944
Other Key Contacts
Lambeth Registry Office
Lambeth Town Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW
Tel: 020 7926 9420
Bereavement Office
Lambeth Town Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW
Tel: 020 7926 4221
Brixton Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre
1 Gresham Rd, London, SW9 7PH
Tel: 0773 495 5983
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 Brixton
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.