West Sussex 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.
Useful information
Registering a death that happened in West Sussex
Registering a death during Covid-19:
- Deaths are currently registered by phone
- You will need to complete an online form and the registrar will call you back
- There are more instructions for how to register a death in West Sussex here
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.
Useful contacts
Register offices
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Bognor Regis
Durban House, South Bersted Business Park, Durban Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9RE
01243 642122 -
Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill Library, 15-19 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NN
01243 642122 -
Chichester
3 Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DD
01243 642122 -
Crawley
Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG
01243 642122 -
Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath Library, 34 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BN
01243 642122 -
Horsham
Park House, North Street, Horsham, RH12 9SB
01243 642122 -
Littlehampton
Arun Civic Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LF
01243 642122 -
Midhurst
The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD
01243 642122 -
Shoreham-By-Sea
Health Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5US
01273 453023 -
Worthing
Portland House, Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HS
01243 642122 -
HM Coroner West Sussex
01273 404012
Online
Hospitals
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St Richard's Hospital
01243 788122 -
Southlands Hospital
01903 205111 -
Worthing Hospital
01903 205111 -
Crawley Hospital
01293 600 300 -
Horsham Hospital
01403 227 000 -
Princess Royal Hospital
01444 441881
Help lines
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Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 111 444 -
The Samaritans
Freephone 116 123 -
Cruse Bereavement Care
0844 4779400
Downloads
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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.