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Local Information for Clapham

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 Clapham area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.

Crematoriums & Cemetries

Lambeth Crematorium
29 Blackshaw Rd, London, SW17 0DH
Tel: 020 7926 4221

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 & Celebrants

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
8 Clapham Park Rd, London, SW4 7AP
Tel: 020 7498 3005

Clapham Methodist Church
121 Clapham High Street, Clapham Town, London, SW4 7JR
Tel: 020 7622 2617

St James’ Church
41-51 Briarwood Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9PB
Tel: 020 7652 0882

Celebrant – Rob Willey
Tel: 07432 745 553

Celebrant – James Garfield

Tel: 07908 002 888

Celebrant – Joanna Adam
Tel: 07730 895 455

There are many celebrants who work in Clapham. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.

Caterers

None that we can recommend.

Florists

Jayesh Florist
366 High Rd, London, NW10 2EA
Tel: 020 8459 2275

Wake Venues

None that we can recommend.

Taxi Companies

.None that we can recommend

Train Stations

Clapham Common & Clapham North – Northern Line

Clapham High Street – Overground

Accommodation

None that we can recommend

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Clapham Common

Other Key Contacts

Lambeth Registry Office
10 Wandsworth Rd, London, SW8 2LL
Tel: 0345 302 2312

HM Coroner – London Inner South
Tel: 020 7525 4200

Bereavement Office
At the local hospitals

Brixton Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre1 Gresham Rd, London, SW9 7PH
Tel: 020 7326 4098

Registering a death that happened in Clapham

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.