Letchworth 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

Local 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

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Stevenage Registry Office
    Danesgate House, Stevenage, SG1 1WW
    Tel: 0300 123 4045

Catering, Flowers, & Venues

Local 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

Local Florists

  • Bloom Florist
    Tel: 01462 683 309

  • Garden City Florist
    Tel: 01462 685 370

  • Sophia Rose
    Tel: 07592 617 742

Wake Venues

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • Eurocabs
    Tel: 01462 600 700

  • Central Taxis
    Tel: 01462 290 000

Train Stations

  • Letchworth Station
    Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3AN

Local Hotels

  • The Broadway Hotel
    Broadway, Letchworth Garden City
    Tel: 01462 480 111
    info@broadwayhotel.co.uk

  • 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

Parks & Gardens

  • Norton Common

  • Howard Park

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

  • UK's First Roundabout - Built in 1907

Local Walks

  • Letchworth Greenway

Useful Information

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.


Links

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