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
Funeral Flowers Specialist
366A High Rd, London, NW10 2EA
Tel: 020 8459 2828
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
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 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.