Wendover 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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St Mary’s Church
Church Lane, Wendover, HP22 6NL
Tel: 01296 623 123 -
Wendover Free Church
Aylesbury Road, Wendover, HP22 6JG
Tel: 01296 622 354 -
St Annes Roman Catholic
Aylesbury Road, Wendover, HP22 6JG
Tel: 01494 862 049 -
Civil Celebrant - Ann Adlem
Tel: 07769 344 850
aadlem.civilcelebrant@virginmedia.com -
Civil Celebrant - Andy Bell
Tel: 01296 770 429
aandyrev@aol.com -
Civil Celebrant - Karen Puttick
Tel: 01494 721 593
celebrantkaren@yahoo.com -
Civil Celebrant - Dee Taylor
Tel: 07946 075 680
deels1771@yahoo.co.uk -
Humanist Celebrant - Susan Dobinson
Tel: 07958 112 335
susan@beautifulceremonies.org
Other Key Local Contacts
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Buckinghamshire Registration Office
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1XF
Tel: 01296 382 581 -
HM Coroner - Buckinghamshire
Tel: 01494 475 505
Catering, Flowers, & Venues
Local Caterers
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Feast Cookery
Tel: 07731 773 090 -
Perfect Platters
Tel: 01296 338 208 (9-5 Mon to Fri)
Tel: 07540 014 768 (at other times)
Local Florists
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Eileen’s Florist
The Tanyard, Tring Road, Wendover HP22 6ND
Tel: 01296 624 265 -
The Flower Gallery
15 High Street, Wendover HP22 6DX
Tel: 01296 620 062
Wake Venues
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Wendover Memorial Hall
Wharf Road, Wendover HP22 6HF
Tel: 07804 671 445 -
We can also provide details of refreshment venues near the various crematoria.
Taxis, Trains, & Hotels
Taxi Companies
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Wendover Executive Cabs
Tel: 01296 531 789 -
Berkeley Wendover Taxis
Tel: 01296 624 112
Train Stations
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Wendover Train Station
Station Approach, Pound Street, Wendover HP22 6BN
Tel: 03456 005 165
Local Hotels
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Bel & The Dragon at The Red Lion
9 High Street, Wendover HP22 6DU
Tel: 01296 622 266
Parks, Gardens, & Attractions
Parks & Gardens
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Wendover Woods
St Leonard's Road, Off Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton HP22 5NF
Attractions
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Go Ape - Wendover Woods
St Leonard's Road, Off Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton HP22 5NF -
Trenchard Museum
Royal Air Force Halton, Halton, Buckinghamshire HP22 5PG
Local Walks
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Weston Turville Reservoir and Canal Walk (Details)
Useful Information
Registering a death that happened in Wendover
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.