Local Information for Hailsham
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 Hailsham area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Hailsham Cemetery
Ersham Rd, Hailsham, BN27 3LJ
Tel: 01323 841702
Ocklynge Cemetery
3 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TL
Tel: 01323 761093
Eastbourne Crematorium & Langney Cemetery
Hide Hollow, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE
Tel: 01323 761093
[email protected]
Willingdon and Jevington Cemetery
Gorring Valley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9SY
Tel: 01323 489603
Churches
Hailsham Parish Church
Vicarage Road, Hailsham, BN27 1BJ
Tel: 01323 442410
St. Wilfrid’s RC Church
South Road, Hailsham, BN27 3JG
Tel: 01323 841504
Christchurch
Ropemaker Centre, Ropemaker Park, South Road, BN27 3GY
Tel: 01323 844428
Hailsham Methodist Church
82 High Street, Hailsham BN27 1AU
Tel: 01323 440564
Hailsham Baptist Church
Market Street, Hailsham, BN27 2AG
Tel: 01323 841733
Celebrants
Anna Clement
4 Knights Garden, Hailsham, BN27 3JR
Tel: 07724159045
Alan Packard
55 Jordans Lane, Eastbourne, BN22 0LW
Tel: 07821869155
Martin Ellis
15a Upper Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3XR
Tel: 07900911807
Steve Isted
58 Castle View Gardens, Westham, Pevensey, BN24 5HR
Tel: 01323461752
Revd Jeremy Sykes
St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, BN27 4HA
Tel: 07414856807
There are many celebrants who cover Hailsham and the local area. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Fab Food for You
The Cottage, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 1BL
Tel: 07890 183293
Wendy’s Party Platter
53 Chichester Road, Hailsham, BN27 4BF
Tel: 07866268294
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
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Wake Venues
Horam Park Golf Club
Chiddingly Rd, Horam, TN21 0JJ
Tel: 01435813477
The Kings Head
Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, BN27 4DL
Tel: 01323 843712
The Alfriston Hotel
Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TW
Tel: 01323 870248
Taxi Companies
Hailsham Cars
4 George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AG
Tel: 01323 844464
847847 Taxis
Unit 5b Wentworth House, George Street, Hailsham
Tel: 01323 847847
Local Taxi Hailsham
8c George Street, Hailsham
Tel: 01323 925925
Solicitors
Hart Read Solicitors
Old Manor House, Market Street, Hailsham, BN27 2AE
Tel: 01323 727321
Edkins Millward Property Lawyers
3 Townhouse Gardens, Hailsham, BN27 2AE
Tel: 01323 888250
Burtons Solicitors
Floor G, St Mary’s Walk, Hailsham, BN27 1AF
Tel: 01323 679172
Other Key Contacts
Eastbourne Registry Office
Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Tel: 0345 608 0198
HM Coroner – East Sussex
Hammonds Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 6PW
Tel: 01273 404646
Hailsham Town Council
2 Market St, Hailsham, BN27 1AG
Tel: 01323 841702
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 Battle
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.