Local Information for Letchworth
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 Letchworth area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
North Hetfordshire Memorial Park and Crematorium
Bedford Road, Holwell, Hitchin, SG5 3RT
Tel: 01462 428 400
[email protected]
Harwood Park Crematorium
Walton Road, Stevenage, SG2 8XT
Tel: 01438 815 555
[email protected]
Churches & Celebrants
St. Paul’s Church
179 Pixmore Way, SG6 1QT
Tel: 01462 637 373
St. George’s Church
Common View, SG6 1DA
Tel: 01462 678 133
St. Hugh’s RC Church
84 Pixmore Way, SG6 3TP
Tel: 01462 510 015
There are many celebrants who work in Letchworth. we do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Lesley’s Lay and Leave Buffet
Tel: 07717 426 393
Clockhouse Catering
Tel: 01462 436 444
Rupert at Priory Picnics
Tel: 01462 893201
Mob: 07890 663 806
Florists
Bloom Florist
Tel: 01462 683 309
Garden City Florist
Tel: 01462 685 370
Sophia Rose
Tel: 07592 617 742
Wake Venues
Three Horseshoes
Norton
Tel: 01462 410 843
[email protected]
The Broadway Hotel & Carvery
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City
Tel: 01462 480 111
[email protected]
Taxi Companies
Eurocabs
Tel: 01462 600 700
Central Taxis
Tel: 01462 290 000
Train Stations
Letchworth Station
Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3AN
Accommodation
The Broadway Hotel
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City
Tel: 01462 480 111
[email protected]
Travelodge Letchworth
Avenue One, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HB
Tel: 0871 983 6554
Premier Inn Letchworth
Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BQ
Tel: 0333 234 6602
Parks, Gardens & Attractions
Standalone Form
Wilbury Road
Tel: 01462 686 775
Broadway Cinema
Garden Square Shopping Centre
Tel: 01462 681 088
Broadway Gallery
The Arcade
Tel: 01462 476 110
Other Key Contacts
Stevenage Registry Office
Danesgate House, Stevenage, SG1 1WW
Tel: 0300 123 4045
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 Letchworth
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.