Local Information for Sandy

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 Sandy area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.

Crematoriums & Cemetries

Norse Road Crematorium and Cemetery
104 Norse Road, Bedford, MK41 0RL
Tel: 01234 718 150

North Hertfordshire Memorial Park and Crematorium
Bedford Road, Holwell, Hitchin SG5 3RT
Tel: 01462 428 400

Cambridge City Crematorium
Huntingdon Rd, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0JJ
Tel: 01223 458 000

Churches & Celebrants

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

There are many celebrants who work in Sandy. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.

Caterers

Crème Catering
Sandy Based
Tel: 07540 187 423

Mapletree Catering
Biggleswade Based
Tel: 01767318 330

Florists

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

Wake Venues

Sandy Conservative Club
19 Bedford Road, Sandy SG19 1EL
Tel: 01767 680 481

Sandy Roundabout Club
Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL
Tel: 01767 680871

The Guinea
Bedford Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RG
Tel: 01767 640 388

Shuttleworth House
Biggleswade, SG18 9EA
Tel: 01767 627 927

Taxi Companies

Country Cars
Tel: 01767 666 666

1st Cars Private Hire
Tel: 01767 692 222

ICS Private Hire
Tel: 07950 996 452

Train Stations

Sandy Train Station
Station Road, Sandy SG19 1AW

About 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).

Accommodation

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

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Sandy Park
Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL

Sandhills
Sand Lane, Off Cambridge Road, Sandy, SG19 2DQ

The Riddy Nature Reserve
Sandy, SG19 1GE

Sandy Green Wheel (Details)

RSPB HQ Nature Reserve (Details)

Other Key Contacts

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

Links

If you’re struggling, you may find the following websites offer useful resources, advice and support groups for coping with grief and loss.

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.