Sandy 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
Local Churches & Celebrants
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St Swithun’s Church
34 High Street, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1AQ
Tel: 01767 682 499 -
St Peter’s RC Church
7A Station Road, Biggleswade, Beds SG18 8AL
Tel: 01767 312 013 -
Sandy Baptist Church
Bedford Road, Sandy, Beds SG19 1EH
Tel: 01767 448566 -
Civil Celebrant - Naomi Gruzelier
Tel: 07764 372 764 -
Civil Celebrant - Gwyn Tyler
Tel: 07484 675 554 -
Humanist Celebrant - Richard Moon
Tel: 01234 771418 / 07748 183 080
Other Key Local Contacts
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Central Bedfordshire Registry Office
The Court House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2HX
Tel: 0300 300 8089 -
Cambridgeshire Registry Office
Ascham Road, Cambridge CB4 2BD
Tel: 0345 045 1363 -
Bedford Borough Registry Office
Bedford Register Office, Old Town Hall, St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SJ
Tel: 01234 718 028 -
HM Coroner - Bedfordshire and Luton
Tel: 0300 300 8383 -
HM Coroner - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Tel: 0345 045 1364
Catering, Flowers, & Venues
Local Caterers
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Crème Catering
Sandy Based
Tel: 07540 187 423 -
Mapletree Catering
Biggleswade Based
Tel: 01767318 330
Local Florists
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The Flower Room
27 Market Square, Sandy, Beds, SG19 1JA
Tel: 01767 682 286 -
Anna’s Flowers
26 Market Square, Potton, Beds, SG19 2NP
Tel: 01767 263 003 -
Sophia Rose
Tel: 07592 617 742
Taxis, Trains, & Hotels
Taxi Companies
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Country Cars
Tel: 01767 666 666 -
1st Cars Private Hire
Tel: 01767 692 222 -
ICS Private Hire
Tel: 07950 996 452
Train Stations
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Sandy Train Station
Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AWAbout a 5-10 minute walk. Trains to London (Approx 2/3 per hour) (Via Biggleswade, Hitchin, Stevenage) and Peterborough (Via St Neots) (and then further North) (Approx 2/3 per hour).
Local Hotels
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Stratton House Hotel
London Road, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 8ED
Tel: 01767 312442 -
Premier Inn in St Neots
15 min drive -
Travelodge Bedford
20 min drive
Useful Information
Registering a death that happened in Sandy
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.
- 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.
