Local Information for Luton
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 Luton area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Luton Vale Cemetery & Crematorium
Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DD
Tel: 01296 468 300
Churches & Celebrants
St. Mary’s Church
Church Street, Luton, LU1 3JF
Tel: 07928 821 995
Rev: Mike Jones
St. Joseph the Worker
68 Gardenia Avenue, Luton, LU3 2NS
Tel: 01582 571 187
Canon: John McArdle
St Martin de Porres
366 Leagrave High Street, Luton, LU4 0NG
Tel: 01582 663 706
Fr: Simon Penhalagan
There are many celebrants who work in Luton. we do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Jax Catering Services
260 Poynters Road, Luton, LU4 0TN
Tel: 07984 079 695
Florists
The Flower Girl
3 Neville Road, Luton, LU3 2JG
Tel: 01582 599 120
Wake Venues
Venue 360
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3JH
Tel: 01582 418873
Putteridge Bury
Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 8LE
Tel: 01582 489069
Taxi Companies
Go Cars
Tel: 01582 404040
Train Stations
Luton Train Station
Station Road, Luton, LU1 2LT
Accommodation
Luton Hoo Hotel
The Mansion House, Luton, LU1 3TQ
Tel: 01582 734 437
Hilton – Garden Inn, Luton North
Butterfield Business Park, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 8DL
Tel: 01582 435 300
Parks, Gardens & Attractions
Stockwood Park and Discovery Centre
London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Tel: 01582 510 333
Wardown Park (House, Museum and Gallery)
Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA
Tel: 01582 546 722
Grove Theatre
Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
Tel: 01582 602 080
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF
Dunstable Downs
Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY
Other Key Contacts
Luton Registry Office
6 George Street, Luton, LU1 2BJ
Tel: 0300 790 0341
HM Coroner – Bedfordshire and Luton
Tel: 0300 300 8383
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 Luton
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.