Bedford 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.

Key Contacts

Crematoriums & Cemeteries

  • Norse Road Crematorium
    100-104 Norse Road, Bedford MK41 0RL
    Tel: 01234 276 851

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • The Holy Cross
    355 Goldington Road, Bedford MK41 0DP
    Tel: 01234 353 116

  • St Frances Cabrini
    Woburn Road, Bedford MK40 1EG
    Tel: 01234 359 515

  • The Holy Cross & St Joseph’s
    2 Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU
    Tel: 01234 352 569

  • Christ The King
    Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 OSP
    Tel: 01234 271 132

  • St Johns the Evangelist Church
    Blunham Road, Moggerhanger MK44 3RD
    Tel: 01234 974 722

  • Celebrant - Naomi Gruzelier
    Tel: 07764 372 764

  • Celebrant - Louise Jones
    Tel: 07739 749 509

  • Celebrant - Stuart Grant
    Tel: 07720 260 213

  • Celebrant - Stephen Poxon
    Tel: 07517 992 752

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Bedford Registry Office
    Town hall, St Paul’s Sq, Bedford, MK40 1SJ
    Tel: 01234 718 028

  • HM Coroner
    Tel: 0300 3006 558

  • Cruse Bereavement Care
    Community House, 10 Bedford St, MK44 3RD
    Tel: 0808 8081 677

  • Bereavement Group
    St Marks Church, Bedford MK41 7UY
    Tel: 01234 718 150

  • Guru Nanak Gurdwara Temple
    84 Ford End Road, Bedford MK40 4JY
    Tel: 01234 266 531

  • Gurdwara Guru Ravidass Sabha
    Guru Ravidass Lane, Bedford MK40 1ED
    Tel: 01234 359 681

  • Ramagarhi Sikh Society
    The Gurdwara Sahib, 33-39 Ampthill Street, Bedford, MK42 9BT
    Tel: 01234 342 969

  • Bedford Central Jammee Masjid Mosque
    34 Brereton Road, Bedford MK40 1HU
    Tel: 01234 360 346

  • Al Falaah Islamic Centre
    Priory Street, Bedford MK40 1HU
    Tel: 07846 906 586

Catering, Flowers, & Venues

Local Caterers

  • Crème Brew Lait
    Tel: 07808 398 778

  • Angelo Catering and Events
    Tel: 07951 604 586

Local Florists

  • Sophie Rose
    16 London Road, Baldock SG7 6JN
    Tel: 07592 617 742

  • Castle Road Florist
    158 Castle Road, Bedford MK40 3SN
    Tel: 01234 325 224

Wake Venues

  • The White Horse
    84 Newnham Ave, Bedford MK41 9PX
    Tel: 01234 409 306

  • The Blue Bell
    115 Putnoe Lane, Bedford MK41 9AH
    Tel: 01234 353 652

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • A1 Cars
    Tel: 01234 346 666

  • 247 Cars
    Tel: 01234 212 222

Train Stations

  • St Johns Station (1.8 miles away)

  • Bedford Station (1.9 miles away)

Local Hotels

  • The Swan Hotel
    Embankment Bedford MK40 1RW
    Tel: 01234 346 565

  • Mecure Hotel
    2 St Marys St, Bedford MK41 OAR
    Tel: 01234 799 988

Parks, Gardens, & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Russell Park
    Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH

  • Priory Country Park
    Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ

Attractions

  • Panacea Museum
    9 Newnham Road, Bedford MK40 3NX
    Tel: 01234 353 178

  • Herring Green Activity Farm & Birds of Prey Centre
    Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford MK45 3DT
    Tel: 01234 742 362

Local Walks

  • Russell Park
    Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH

  • Priory Country Park
    Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Bedford

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.


Links

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