Seaford 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

  • Seaford Cemetery
    Cradle Hill Road, Seaford, BN25 3JH

  • Downs Crematorium
    Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
    Tel: 01273 572 472

  • Woodvale Crematorium
    Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3QB
    Tel: 01273 604 020

  • Brighton & Preston Cemetery (Downs Cemetery)
    Hartington Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL
    Tel: 01273 572 472

  • Lawn Memorial Cemetery
    Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6DX
    Tel: 01273 604 020

Local Churches & Celebrants

Other Key Local Contacts

  • Eastbourne Registry Office
    Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4HG

  • Lewes Registry Office
    Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1TP

  • HM Coroner - East Sussex
    East Sussex County Council, 31 Station Road, Bexhill, TN40 1RG

  • Seahaven Islamic Community
    One Little Place Lane, Seaford, BN25 1LB

  • Brighton & Hove Synagogue
    Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GE

Catering, Flowers & Venues

Local Caterers

  • Soul Kitchen Event Catering
    Tel: 07377 066 851

  • Finger Food
    Tel: 01273 304 907

  • Plenty Catering
    Tel: 07983 274 873

  • Pop Catering
    Tel: 07378 816517

Local Florists

  • Gunns Florist
    19 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EN
    Tel: 01273 683 038

Wake Venues

  • The View
    Seaford Head Golf Course, Southdown Rd, Seaford, BN25 4JS
    Tel: 01323 890 139

Taxis, Trains, & Hotels

Taxi Companies

  • Seahaven Taxis
    Tel: 01323 892 223

  • Beacon Taxis
    Tel: 01323 898 888

  • Cuckmere Taxis
    Tel: 01323 899 214

Train Stations

  • Seaford Train Station
    Station Approach, Seaford, BN25 2AR

Local Hotels

  • There are a number of privately hosted rooms/apartments and self-catered properties or:

  • Star Inn
    High Street, Alfriston, BN26 5TA
    Tel: 01323 870 495

  • Deans Place Hotel
    Seaford Road, Alfriston, BN26 5TW
    Tel: 01323 870 248

  • Premier Inn - Newhaven
    Avis Road, Newhaven, BN9 0AG
    Tel: 0333 321 1351

Parks, Gardens & Attractions

Parks & Gardens

  • Peace Garden
    Crouch Gardens, 11 East Street, Seaford, BN25 1AD

  • Salts Recreation Ground
    Richmond Road, Seaford, BN25 1DR

Attractions

  • Seven Sisters Country Park
    (Cuckmere Valley [Exceat]), BN25 4AD
    Tel: 0333 772 0360

Local Walks

  • Seaford Head Nature Reserve
    BN25 4JQ

  • Friston Forest
    BN25 4AD

Useful Information

Registering a death that happened in Seaford

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.