Uckfield 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
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Wealden Crematorium
Horam Road, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0FX
Tel: 01323 443 400
Local Churches & Celebrants
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Church - Holy Cross Church
Belmont Road, Uckfield, TN22 1BP
Rev. John Wall
Tel: 01825 764889 -
Celebrant - Jacqueline Cale
Tel: 07733 340 655
Other Key Local Contacts
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Crowborough Registry Office
Hookstead, Goldsmiths Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1RH
Tel: 0345 608 0198 -
HM Coroner
Bob Greenhall
Tel: 01273 404 646
Catering, Flowers & Venues
Local Caterers
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Wealden Kitchen
Pound Green, Buxted, TN22 4PH
Tel: 07961 249744
Local Florists
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Uckfield Flower Shop
184 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1AU
Tel: 01825 765903
Wake Venues
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Horam Golf Club
Chiddingly Road, Horam, TN21 0JJ
Tel: 01435 813477 -
The Foresters Arms
The St, Fairwarp, TN22 3BP
Tel: 01825 712808 -
Highlands Inn
Tel: 01825 762989
Taxis, Trains, & Hotels
Taxi Companies
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Reliable Taxis
Tel: 01825 764546
Train Stations
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Uckfield Train Station
New Town, Uckfield, TN22 5DL
Tel: 0345 127 2920
Local Hotels
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East Sussex National Hotel
Uckfield, TN22 5ES
Tel: 01825 880088
Parks, Gardens & Attractions
Parks & Gardens
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Sheffield Park National Trust
Sheffield Park, Uckfield, TN22 3QX
Tel: 01825 790231
Attractions
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Uckfield Leisure Centre
Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 1UB
Tel: 01825 761 160 -
Cinema - The Picture House
Tel: 01825 764 909
Local Walks
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Uckfield Millennium Green, Ridgewood
Useful Information
Registering a death that happened in Uckfield
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.