Horsham 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

  • Worthing Crematorium
    Tel: 01903 872 678

  • Guildford Crematorium
    Tel: 01483 444 711

  • Mills Cemetery
    Tel: 01403 253 191

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • St Mary's Church
    Tel: 01403 253 762

  • Brighton Road Baptist Church
    Tel: 01403 211 150

  • Horsham Quakers
    Tel: 01403 252 309

  • St John the Evangelist Church
    Tel: 01403 253 667

  • Celebrant - Barry Harrison
    Tel: 07775 971 772

  • Celebrant - Collette
    Tel: 07771 808 792

  • Celebrant - Jacqueline Woods
    Tel: 07786 034 554

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Horsham Registry Office
    Tel:     01243 642 122

  • HM Coroner - West Sussex
    Tel: 0330 222 5560

  • Madina Mosque
    Tel: 07702 584 442

Catering, Flowers & Venues

Local Caterers

  • Horsham Pantry
    Tel: 07885 932 368

  • Beeches Buffet
    Tel: 01403 211 112

Local Florists

  • Findon Flowers
    Tel: 01903 264 181

  • Ericas Flowers
    Tel: 01403 217553

  • Blossom Florist
    Tel: 01403 249 908

Wake Venues

  • George & Dragon
    Dragons Lane, Horsham, RH13 8GE
    Tel: 01403 741 320

  • Horsham Rugby Club
    Tel: 01403 265 027

  • Slinfold Village Hall
    The St, Slinfold, Hosham, RH13 0RP
    Tel: 07928 571 778

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • AAA2B Taxis
    Tel: 01403 242 424

  • Carfax Cars
    Tel: 01403 258 888

  • Horsham Cars
    Tel: 01403 267 676

  • Alpha Cars
    Tel: 01403 888 777

Train Stations

  • Horsham Train Station
    Tel:     0345 127 2920

Local Hotels

  • Premier Inn
    Tel: 0870 197 7136

  • Travelodge
    Tel: 0871 984 6447

  • Springfield Hotel
    Tel: 01403 246 770

  • Wimblehurst Hotel
    Tel: 01403 251 122

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Horsham Park

  • Pondtail Park

Attractions

  • Horsham Museum
    Tel: 01403 732 539

  • Leonardslee Gardens
    Tel: 0871 873 3363

Local Walks

  • Chesworth Farm

  • Owlbeech Woods

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Horsham

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.