Local Information for Bletchley
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 Bletchley area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Crownhill Crematorium & Cemetery
Dansteed Way, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AH
Tel: 01908 568 112
Bierton Crematorium
Cane End Ln, Bierton, Aylesbury, HP22 5BH
Tel: 01296 350 019
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium
Aylesbury HP19 0FU
Tel: 01296 468300
Oakfiled Gardens Crematorium
Fordfield Rd, Bedford, MK45 1AD
Tel: 0300 300 8448
Tickford Street Cemetery
Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, Bucks, MK16 9BH
Tel: 01908 568112
Whalley Drive Cemetery
Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK3 6HP
Tel: 01908 568112
Churches
St. Andrews Baptist Church
St Andrews Road, Bletchley, MK3 5DR
Tel: 01908 415192
St. Martin’s Church
17 Watling Street, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2BU
Tel: 01908 372 825
Queensway Methodist Church
Queensway, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HB
Tel: 01908 373 660
St. Thomas Aquinas R C Church
1 Sycamore Avenue, Bletchley, MK2 2JE
Tel: 01908 372 315
St. Mary’s Church
Green Road, Bletchley, MK3 6BJ
Tel: 01908 366 531
Spurgeon Baptist Church & St Frideswide’s church
Water Eaton Church Centre, Drayton Rd, Bletchley MK2 3RR
Tel: 01908 376669
Celebrants
There are many celebrants who work in Bletchley. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Lucky Spoon Catering
1 Heathfield, Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes, MK12 6HP
Tel: 01908 229 566
Florists
The Flower Company
25 Mill Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2LB
Tel: 01908 368 233
Country Garden Florist
102 High Street, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3DQ
Tel: 01296 714 211
Wake Venues
The Three Trees
144 Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5JB
Tel: 01908 366 816
The Inn on The Lake
Mount Farm Lake, Bond Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1PA
Tel: 01908 646 868
Abbey Hill Golf Club
H3 Monks Way, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes MK8 8AA
Tel: 01908 562 566
Taxi Companies
Skyline Taxis
Tel: 01908 222 111
001 Royal Cabs
Tel: 01908 444 444
Solicitors
Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors
251 Upper Third St, Bouverie Square, Milton Keynes, MK9 1DR
Tel: 01908 692 769
Other Key Contacts
Milton Keynes Registry Office
Milton Keynes Registrar, Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 372 101
HM Coroner – Milton Keynes
Tel: 01908 254 327
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 Bletchley, Milton Keynes
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.