Local Information for Brighton
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 Brighton area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Downs Crematorium
Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
Tel: 01273 572 472
Woodvale Crematorium
Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3QB
Tel: 01273 604 020
Brighton & Preston Cemetery (Downs Cemetery)
Hartington Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
Tel: 01273 257 796
Lawn Memorial Cemetery
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6DX
Tel: 01273 604 020
Hove Cemetery
Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 7EF
Tel: 01273 604 020
City Cemetery
Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4NF
Tel: 01273 604 020
Churches
St Martin’s Church
25 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HQ
Tel: 01273 604687
St Joseph’s Catholic Church (Roman Catholic)
Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3AA
Tel: 01273 087 839
St Andrew’s Church
Hillside, Bevendean, Brighton BN2 4TA
Tel: 01273 692155
St Mary Magdalen Church
Selham Drive, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9EL
Tel: 01273 601854
Celebrants
Paul Stringer
E: [email protected]
Tel: 07535 696972
Mark Inscoe
E: [email protected]
Tel: 07342 202274
There are many celebrants who work in Brighton. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Florists
Ginger Lily Florists
93 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LD Tel: 01273 504 904
Hunter Florist
83 St James St, Kemptwon, Brighton BN2 1TP
Tel: 01273 621 229
Wake Venues
The Lewes Road Inn
158 Lewes Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3LF
Tel: 01273 620855
The Hartington
41 Whippingham Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3PF
Tel: 01273 682874
The Swan Inn
Middle St, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9PD
Tel: 01273 681842
Malmaison Hotel
The Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA
Tel: 01273 041482
American Express Stadium
Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL
Tel: 01273 668855
Pangdean Old Barn
Pangdean Farm, Pyecombe, Brighton, BN45 7FN
Tel: 01273 843302
Taxi Companies
Streamline Taxis
Tel: 01273 202 020
Radio Cabs
Tel: 01273 204 060
Solicitors
Coole Bevis Law
79 Church Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2BB
Tel: 01273 722532
Dean Wilson LLP
Ridgeland House, 165 Dyke Rd, Hove, BN3 1TL
Tel: 01273 249200
DMH Stallard
The Portland Building, 27-28 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1RB
Tel: 01273 384047
https://dmhstallard.com/locations/brighton/https://deanwilson.co.uk/
Other Key Contacts
Brighton & Hove Registry Office
Town Hall, Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1JA
Tel: 01273 292 016
Lewes Registry Office
Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1TP
Tel: 0345 608 0198
HM Coroner – East Sussex
Tel: 01273 404 646
Royal Sussex County Hospital Bereavement Office
Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE
Tel: 01273 664 611
Cruse Bereavement Support
Tel: 0300 0113300
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 Brighton
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.