Hailsham 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

  • Wealden Crematorium
    Horam Road, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 0FX.
    Tel: 01323 443400
    crematorium@wealden.gov.uk

  • Eastbourne Crematorium
    Hide Hollow, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE
    Tel: 01323 761093

  • Langney Cemetery
    Hide Hollow, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE
    Tel: 01323 761093
    crematorium@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

  • Ocklynge Cemetery
    Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TN
    crematorium@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

  • Hailsham Cemetery
    Ersham Rd, Hailsham, BN27 3LJ
    Tel: 01323 841702

  • Hellingly Cemetery
    B2104, Hailsham, BN27 4DS
    Tel: 01323 841702

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • Hailsham Parish Church
    Vicarage Road, Hailsham
    Tel: 01323 442410

  • St. Wilfrid's RC Church
    South Road, Hailsham
    Tel: 01323 841504

  • The Church of St Peter and St Paul
    Church Ln, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 4HA
    Tel:     01323 440450

  • Celebrant - Steve Isted
    Tel: 01323 461 752
    Mob: 07742 444782

  • Celebrant - Martin Ellils
    Tel: 01323 720449
    Mob: 07900 911807

  • Celebrant - Alan Packard
    Tel: 01323 504 019
    Mob: 07821 869155

  • Celebrant - Anna Clement
    Mob: 07724 159045

  • Celebrant - Ellie Roper
    Mob: 07764 740788

  • Celebrant - Heather Conolly
    Mob: 07761 789915

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Eastbourne Registry Office
    Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
    Tel: 0345 608 0198

  • Hailsham Town Council
    2 Market St, Hailsham, BN27 1AG
    Tel:     01323 841702

  • Coroner's Office - Eastbourne
    Eastbourne Police Station
    Tel: 01273 404 646

  • Coroner's Office - Hastings
    Hastings Police Station
    Tel: 01273 404 371

  • Coroner's Office - Brighton & Hove
    Woodvale Crematorium
    Tel: 01273 292 046

Catering, Flowers & Venues

Local Caterers

  • Fab Food for You
    Vicarage Road, Hailsham, BN27 1BX
    Tel: 07890 183293

  • Champagne & Caviar
    Kerridges Yard, George Street, BN27 1AE
    Tel: 01323 440455

  • Catering By Bucklers
    St Mary's Walk, Hailsham, BN27 1AF
    Tel: 01323 449100

  • Keepers Kitchen
    Bowley Road, Hailsham, BN27 2DB
    Tel: 07890 183293

Local Florists

  • Pat's Flowers
    2 Amberstone Cottage, Hailsham, BN27 1PG
    Tel: 01323 848217

  • Loveland's Flowers
    1 Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey, BN24 6ED
    Tel: 07885057051

  • Bloomfields
    45 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AN
    Tel: 01323 847240

Wake Venues

  • Summerheath Hall
    Summerheath Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DR
    Tel: 01323 844509

  • Wellhurst Golf & Country Club
    North Street, Hailsham, BN27 4EE
    Tel: 01435 813456

  • Blackstock Country Estate
    Grove Hill, Hellingly, BN27 4HF
    Tel: 01323 848006

Taxis, Hotels & Pubs

Taxi Companies

  • Zilko's Taxis
    Tel: 07511 433347

  • 847847 Taxis
    Tel: 01323 847847

  • Hailsham Cars
    Tel: 01323 844464

Local Hotels

  • The Old Forge Hotel
    Old Road, Magnum DOwn, BN27 1PN
    Tel: 01323 842893

  • The Crown Hotel
    19 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AL
    Tel: 01323 442290

  • Travelodge
    Hellingly, Lower Dicker, BN27 4DP
    Tel: 0871 984 6035

Local Pubs

  • The George Hotel
    George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AD
    Tel: 01323 445120

  • The Kings Head
    Tel: 01323 440447

  • Railway Tavern
    Tel: 01323 842442

  • The Grenadier
    Tel: 01323 842152

  • The Crown
    Tel: 01323 442290

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Hailsham Country Park

  • Coopers Recreation Field

  • Hailsham Duck Pond

Attractions

  • Drusillas Zoo

  • Knockhatch Adventure Park

  • Herstmonceux Castle

  • Observatory Science Centre

Local Walks

  • Cuckoo Trail

  • Abbots Wood

  • South Downs National Park

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Hailsham

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.