Forest Hill 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

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • Perry Rise Baptist Church
    Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QL

  • Christ Apostolic Church
    123-125 Stansted Road, London, SE23 1HH

  • St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church
    380 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8ND

  • Greater Grace Christian Church
    1 Holmshaw Close, London, SE26

  • Celebrant - Barbara Anderson
    ba.infinity00@yahoo.com

  • Celebrant - Teri Berkengoff
    Tel: 07952 054 660

  • Celebrant - Kylie Barnes
    Tel: 07754 261355

Other Key Local Contacts

Catering, Flowers & Venues

Local Caterers

  • M&M Family Caterers
    Tel: 07944 949414

Local Florists

  • Blooms & Candy
    27 Station Approach, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 7EQ
    Tel: 0203 198 0358

  • Bellenden Florist
    147 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4DH
    Tel: 020 8699 1909

  • Rosie of Brockley Florist
    407 Brockley Road, SE4 2PH
    Tel: 020 9694 4867 / 0777 247 2408

Wake Venues

  • Aquarius Golf Club
    Marmora Road, London, SE22 ORY
    Tel: 020 8693 1626

  • Tudor Livesey Sport and Social Club
    225 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4HD
    Tel: 020 8699 7274

  • Harry Caddick Centre
    63 Lilford Road, London, SE5 9HN
    Tel: 01372 457651

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • Forest Hill Radio Cars
    Tel: 0208 291 1111

  • Linkway Cars
    Tel: 0208 291 7744

  • Fillmore Cars
    Tel: 0208 699 6666

Train Stations

  • Honor Oak Park Train Station
    Buses P4 and P12

Local Hotels

  • St James Guest House
    48 Breakspears Road, Brockley, SE4 1UL

  • Travelodge Lewisham
    227 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LY

  • Premier Inn, Lewisham
    1-13 Lewisham High Street, SE13 5AF

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Horniman Museum and Gardens

  • Dulwich Park

  • Mountsfield Park

Attractions

  • Horniman Museum

  • Dulwich Picture Gallery

Local Walks

  • One Tree Hill

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Forest Hill

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.