Heathfield 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, Heathfield, TN21 0LH
    Tel: 01323 443 400

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • All Saints Waldron & St Bartholemew’s

    Opposite the Firs Surgery
    Cross-in-Hand
    East Sussex
    TN21 0LT

Other Key Local Contacts

  • East Sussex Registry Office
    Tel: 0345 608 0198

  • HM Coroner - East Sussex
    Tel: 0330 222 3599

  • Bereavement Office - Eastbourne & Hastings
    Website: [Link]

  • Bereavement Office - Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells
    Website: [Link]

Catering, Flowers & Venues

Local Caterers

Local Florists

  • The Flower Workshop
    Shop 3, Ivyholme, Station Road, Heathfield, TN21 8LB
    Tel: 01435 863 333

  • Pippins Nursey and Florist
    Five Ashes, Nr Mayfield, TN20 6JL
    Tel: 01825 830 571

  • Ana’s Flowers
    The Black Barn, Horam Manor, Horam, TN21 0JB
    Tel: 07746 933 209

Wake Venues

  • Horam Park Golf Club
    Tel: 01435 813477

  • Wellshurst Golf and Country Club
    Tel: 01435 813 636

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • Thorn Taxis
    Tel: 01435 860 860

  • Tower Cars
    Tel: 01435 860 860

Train Stations

  • Buxted
    Approx. 4 miles away

  • Uckfield
    Approx. 5 miles away

Local Hotels

  • Travelodge - Hellingly
    A22 Boship Roundabout, Lower Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 4DP
    Tel: 0871 984 6035

  • East Sussex National Hotel
    Uckfield, TN22 5ES
    Tel: 01825 880 088

  • Buxted Park Hotel
    Station Road, Uckfield, TN22 4AY
    Tel: 01825 733 333

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Possingworth Park
    Cross in Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0TS

Attractions

  • Urban Jump Trampoline Park
    Ghyll Road Industrial Estate, Heathfield, TN21 8AW

Local Walks

  • Selwyns Wood Nature Reserve
    TN21 0QN

  • Holmans Dog Friendly Walking Field
    Little London Rd, Heathfield TN21 0AX

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Heathfield

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.