Forest Row 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

  • Kent & Sussex Crematorium
    Benhall Mill Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ
    Tel: 01892 523 894

  • Wealden Crematorium
    Horam Road, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0FX
    Tel: 01323 443 400

Local Churches & Celebrants

  • Holy Trinity
    Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5AF
    Tel: 01342 822 954

  • Forest Row Baptist Church
    Chapel Ln, Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5BF

  • The Christian Community Church
    Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5DZ
    Tel: 01342 825 436

  • Celebrant - Jessika Hulbert
    Tel: 07899 917 442

  • Celebrant - Jacqueline Cale
    Tel: 07733 340 655

  • Celebrant - Karen Abi-Karam
    Tel: 07736 809 264

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Crowborough Registry Office
    East Sussex
    Tel: 0345 608 0198

  • Bereavement Office - Conquest Hospital
    The Ridge, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD
    Tel: 0300 131 4500

  • Bereavement Office - Eastbourne District General Hospital
    Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UD
    Tel: 0300 131 4500

  • Bereavement Office - Bexhill Hospital
    Holliers Hill, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2DZ
    Tel: 0300 131 4500

Catering, Flowers & Venues

Local Caterers

  • Monster Foods
    www.monsterfoods.co.uk

Local Florists

  • Hazel-Anne Florist
    2 Quarry Cottages, Ashurst Road, Wall Hill Rd, East Grinstead, Ashurstwood, RH19 3TQ
    Tel: 01342 823 728

  • Arabella Floral
    Email:     contact@arabellafloral.com
    Tel: 07870 271 212

Wake Venues

  • The Swan
    1 Lewes Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5ER
    Tel: 01342 822 627

  • The Brambletye
    The Square, Lewes Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5EZ
    Tel: 01342 824 144

  • Ashdown Park Hotel
    Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Grinstead, RH18 5JR
    Tel: 01342 824 988

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • Forest Cars
    Tel: 01342 822 228

  • Western Cars
    Tel: 01342 300 000

Train Stations

  • East Grinstead Train Station
    Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1EB (direct line to London Victoria)

Local Hotels

  • The Swan
    1 Lewes Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5ER
    Tel: 01342 822 627

  • The Brambletye
    The Square, Lewes Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5EZ
    Tel: 01342 824 144

  • Ashdown Park Hotel
    Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Grinstead, RH18 5JR
    Tel: 01342 824 988

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Ashdown Forest
    Ashdown Forest Centre, The Bungalow, Colemans Hatch Rd, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JP

Attractions

  • National Trust - Standen House and Garden
    W Hoathly Rd, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

  • Winnie the Pooh Bridge
    Forest Way Country Park, Forest Way, Hartfield, TN7 4BJ

Local Walks

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Forest Row

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.