Dunstable 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
Local Churches & Celebrants
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Priory Church of St. Peter
Church Close, Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU
Tel: 01582 477 401 -
St Mary’s Catholic Parish Church
82 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NY
Tel: 01582 662 710 -
We have a selection of celebrants we match to our client’s needs.
Other Key Local Contacts
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Dunstable Registry Office
Watling House, High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NF
Tel: 0300 300 8089 -
HM Coroner - Bedfordshire and Luton
Tel: 0300 300 8383
Catering, Flowers, & Venues
Local Caterers
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Kazmicks Restaurant
1 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RU
Tel: 01582 606 401
Local Florists
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Cottage Garden Flower Shop
160 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1EU
Tel: 01582 661 424 -
Frugal Frog Flowers
3 Milton Way, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5UF
Tel: 07751 644 140 -
The Flower Girl
3 Neville Road, Luton, LU3 2JG
Tel: 01582 599 120
Taxis, Trains, & Hotels
Taxi Companies
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Speedline Taxis
Tel: 01582 666 999
Train Stations
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Luton Train Station
Station Rd, Luton LU1 2LTOur nearest train station is Luton. There are very regular buses along the Luton – Dunstable busway.
Local Hotels
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Holiday Inn Express Dunstable
London Road, Caddington, Dunstable, LU6 3DX
Tel: 01582 344 499 -
Premier Inn Dunstable
350 Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4LL
Tel: 0333 777 4663
Parks, Gardens, & Attractions
Parks & Gardens
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Dunstable Downs
Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY
Attractions
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Grove Theatre
Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
Tel: 01582 602 080 -
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF -
The Dunstable Centre
Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD
Tel: 01582 361 400 -
Shizen-No Judo Club
High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW
Tel: 07951 844 784
Local Walks
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Dunstable Downs
Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, LU6 2GY
Useful Information
Registering a death that happened in Dunstable
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.
- 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.