Local Information for Winslow
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 Winslow area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Crownhill Crematorium
Milton Keynes MK8 0AH
Tel: 01908 568112
Milton Keynes Crematorium
Crown Hill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AH
Tel: 01908 568 112
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium
Aylesbury, HF19 0FU
Tel: 01296 468 300
Bierton Crematorium
Cane End Ln, Bierton, Aylesbury, HP22 5BH
Tel: 01296 350 019
Oakfiled Gardens Crematorium
Fordfield Rd, Bedford, MK45 1AD
Tel: 0300 300 8448
Furze Lane Burial Ground
20 Furze Lane, Winslow, MK18 3BW
Tel: 01296 712448
Churches
St Laurence Church
High St, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3NE
Tel: 01296 712564
St John the Baptist
Church Ln, Granborough, Buckingham MK18 3NN
Winslow Tabernacle
High St, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3DQ
St James’s Church
Church Ln, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes MK17 0RQ
St Nicholas Church
8 Church St, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes, MK17 0PF
St Alban’s R.C Church
High St, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3NE
Celebrants
There are many celebrants who cover Winslow and the local area. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Crumbs
2 High St, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3HF
Tel: 01296 706366
Farm Deli
14 High St, Winslow, Buckingham MK18 3HF
Tel: 01296 712466
Florists
Country Garden Florist
102 High St, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3DQ
Tel: 01296 714211
Fleur Botanical
8 High Street Winslow, Bucks MK18 3HF
Tel: 07359 48306
Wake Venues
The Bell Hotel
Market Square, Winslow, Bucks, MK18 3AB
Tel: 01296 714091
The Betsy Wynne
21 Mursley Rd, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, MK17 0SH
Tel: 01296 720825
The Old Thatched Inn
Main Street, Adstock, Buckingham, MK18 2JN
Tel: 01296 712584
Taxi Companies
Winslow Cars
Tel: 01296 715 222
Church Street Cars
Tel: 01296 712 121
Solicitors
Chandler Ray Solicitors
2-18 Homestall, Buckingham MK18 1XJ
Tel: 01280 814040
Other Key Contacts
Aylesbury Registry Office
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1XF
Tel: 01296 382 581
Milton Keynes Registry Office
Milton Keynes Registrar, Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 372 101
HM Coroner – Buckinghamshire
Tel: 01494 475 505
HM Coroner – Milton Keynes
Tel: 01908 254 327
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Tel: 01296 315000
Milton Keynes Hospital
Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Tel: 01908 660033
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 Winslow
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.