Local Information for Amersham
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 Amershan area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Chilterns Crematorium
Whielden Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 0ND
Tel: 01494 724 263
Green Acres Chiltern Park
Potkiln Lane, Jordan, Chalfont St Peter, Beaconsfield, HP9 2XB
Tel: 01494 872 158
Stanley Hill Cemetery
30 Stanley Hill, Amersham HP7 9HL
Tel: 01494 34000
Chesham Bois Cemetery
Bois Moor Rd, Chesham HP5 1SU
Tel: 01494 432585
Chesham Cemetery
Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3ET
Tel: 01494 774842
Churches
St Mary’s Church
Church Street, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 0DB
Tel: 01494 729380
St Michael & All Angels Church
70 Sycamore Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5DR
Tel: 01494 726680
St Aidan Roman Catholic Church
Finch Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham HP7 9NE
Tel: 01494 763518
Celebrants
Simon Nock
Tel: 07802 758 096
Paul Clarke
Tel: 07974 910 179
There are many celebrants who work in Amersham. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Florists
Blossom & Ivy
6 Chequers Parade, Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 0PN
Tel: 01494 865 444
Floral Creations
41 Hill Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5BX
Tel: 01494 724 933
Andrew Fleming Florist
1 Shire Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5NQ
Tel: 01923 283 924
Wake Venues
The Hit or Miss
Penn Street, Amersham, HP7 0FA
Tel: 01494 713 109
The Kings Arms
30 High Street, Amersham, HP7 0DJ
Tel: 01494 725 722
The Swan
122 High Street, Amersham, HP7 0ED
Tel: 01494 727079
The Squirrel
Penn Street, Nr Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0PX
Tel: 01494 711291
Amersham and Chiltern Rugby Club
Ash Grove, Weedon Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5QU
Tel: 01494 725161
Taxis
A 2 Z Taxis
31 Bois Lane, Amersham, HP6 6BT
Tel: 01494 978032
Other Key Local Contacts
Beaconsfield Registry Office
29 Windsor End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2JJ
Tel: 01494 475 205
Local Bereavement Office – High Wycombe
Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2TT
Tel: 01494 526 161
Local Bereavement Office – Aylesbury
Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Tel: 01296 316 646
HM Coroner – Buckinghamshire
Tel: 01494 475 505
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 Amersham
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.