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
100-104 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
Churches
St Swithun’s Church
30 High St, Sandy, SG19 1AQ
Tel: 01767 682 499
Sandy Baptist Church
Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL
Tel: 07575722663
Celebrants
Nikki Godden
Tel: 07736 279990
Paul Barraclough
Tel: 07788 312495
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
Anna’s Flowers
26 Market Square, Potton, SG19 2NP
Tel: 01767 263 003
First Impression Flowers
49, Armistice Croft, Blunham
Bedford, MK44 3FD
Tel: 01767 843 100
Wake Venues
John O’Gaunt Golf Club
Biggleswade Rd, Sutton, Sandy SG19 2LY
Tel: 01767 260360
Sandy Roundabout Club
Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1EL
Tel: 01767 680871
The Guinea
Bedford Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RG
Tel: 01767 640 388
Taxi Companies
Village Taxis Sandy
Tel: 01767 262626
1st Cars Private Hire
Tel: 01767 692 222
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.
- 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 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.