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Bowley Funeral Service 30 Road, , West BN6 8AN Telephone: (24hrs) 01273 841711 www.bowleyfuneralservice.co.uk

Bowley & Gallagher Family Funeral Directors BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE 209 Preston Road, BN1 6SA INDEPENDENT FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND MONUMENTAL MASONS Telephone: (24hrs) 01273 934899 www.bowleyandgallagher.co.uk

Owned and managed entirely by the Bowley and Gallagher families

P & S Gallagher Family Funeral Directors Fraser House, Triangle Road, RH16 4HW Telephone: (24hrs) 01444 451166 30 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AN www.pandsgallagher.co.uk Telephone: (24 hrs) 01273 841711 www.bowleyfuneralservice.co.uk

P & S Gallagher Family Funeral Directors Weald House, 111 Lower Church Road, RH15 9AA Telephone: (24hrs) 01444 239869 www.pandsgallagher.co.uk Surrey & Sussex Crematorium Road, Worth, RH10 3NQ Tele: 01293 882345

Surrey & Sussex Crematorium

The crematorium is located on the B2036 Balcombe to Horley Road, to the east of Crawley. Approaching from leave the M23 at junction 10, follow the Crawley signs to the roundabout for approximately 1 mile and return towards junction 10. After half a mile, follow the slip road on the left to a T junction (B2036), turn left and the crematorium is on the left hand side after 200 yards.

From Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and districts, travel through , heading towards and through Balcombe (B2036). After leaving Balcombe, follow the road for 3 miles, passing over the M23, leaving the Europa Hotel on the right and Village on the left. Go through 2 roundabouts (still following B2036), under the motorway slip road and the crematorium is on the left hand side after 200 yards.

BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE Brighton Crematoria Woodvale Crematorium, Road, Brighton BN2 3QB Tel: 01273 604020 The Downs Crematorium, Bear Road, Brighton BN2 3PL Tel: 01273 572472 Company Information We are a well-established family owned firm with a reputation for providing a dedicated and professional service. Each member of our team has been highly trained to deal with clients in a sympathetic and understanding manner at all times.

Our offices are on Keymer Road in Hassocks. They are spacious and comfortably furnished, offering an informal environment in which to discuss and finalise any funeral or memorial arrangements. Should anyone prefer these discussions to take place in the privacy of their own homes, we are only too pleased to come and see you at whatever time is convenient.

The Downs Paul Bowley has many years of experience working in the funeral profession, having Crematorium lived and worked in Sussex since the mid 1970s. Woodvale Crematorium Paul was born and grew up in Brighton, attending Rudyard Kipling and Whitehawk Schools. In 1980 Paul started work as a coffin maker with W A Stringer & Son in Kensington Gardens, and first started arranging and conducting funerals when he moved to to look after Frank Davey’s in 1989. Paul moved to Hassocks Both crematoria are located off the A270 Lewes Road, Brighton. When approaching to establish Bowley Funeral Service in 1999 in association with P & S Gallagher of from London and the north follow the A23 to St Peter’s Church. Turn left at the Haywards Heath, who opened additional offices in Burgess Hill in 2010. church onto the A270, following this road towards Lewes for 1 mile to the vogue gyratory system where the crematorium is well sign-posted on the one-way system Working together in partnership, we were genuinely excited to open our fourth on the right hand side. The main entrance can be easily identified by black iron set of premises as ‘Bowley & Gallagher’ in Brighton in April 2016, offering an fencing and large matching gates. (For the Downs Crematorium turn right across independent family owned funeral service that has been conspicuously absent the gyratory system into Bear Road, follow to the top of the hill and the entrance is from the city in recent years. on the right hand side). We are members of The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, From Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks and districts travel through , operating within a strict code of practice, and endeavour under all circumstances following the road over towards Brighton. At the T Junction, turn to provide full and correct information about the services that are available to you. left into Coldean Lane to the bottom of the hill (approx 3/4 mile) to thetraffic lights. Turn right onto A270 (Lewes Road) heading towards Brighton, past Brighton University on the right, and the bus station on left. For the Downs Crematorium, turn left immediately past the bus station into Coombe Road and follow the signs. For Woodvale Crematorium stay on the Lewes Road, go through two sets of traffic lights into the vogue gyratory system and turn left into the crematorium drive. BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE Our aim is to listen to and treat you with respect and courtesy, to meet your personal needs and to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the quality of our work. We offer a comprehensive service at costs tailored to our clients’ requirements, with office facilities and personal visits available seven days a week until late evening and beyond if required. Memorials Our professional advice is freely available regarding any problems that may confront you. These could include questions about costs and fees, distance funerals We are able to offer a full and comprehensive service, supplying any type of memorial (both at home and overseas), legal requirements or documentation. We can to your personal specification. also advise on different religious practices, non religious ceremonies, transport, press announcements, printing, catering, floral tributes, collating and forwarding Brochures are readily available, and full written estimates and advice are provided charitable donations and any other concerns that you may have. without obligation. We are happy to meet with you in any local cemetery or graveyard, or organise a meeting in one of our offices. If preferred a visit to your Our clients’ confidentiality is observed at all times and once funeral arrangements home can be arranged to fully discuss your requirements and any associated costs. have been discussed, a full written estimate will be provided for your retention. We are proud to work with local craftsmen and those further afield, with an emphasis on quality materials and genuine value for money. In the case of existing memorials it may be necessary to remove these from site to our workshops for works to be carried out.

A full detailed report and estimate, together with recommendations will always be sent concerning any works prior to commencement.

Contact us to request one of our comprehensive memorial brochures and price lists.

Bowley and Gallagher Board of Directors

BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE The team at Bowley Funeral Service INDEPENDENT FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND MONUMENTAL MASONS Paul Bowley has been involved in the funeral exclusively recommend business since 1980, establishing Bowley Funeral Service in Hassocks in 1999. He is a member of the SAIF National Executive Committee, and will serve as their National President in 2017/2018. Paul is a governor of the Independent Funeral Director’s College, and has been a member of the Rotary The UK’s largest independent funeral plan provider Organisation since 1987. He is a passionate advocate of independent family run funeral directors.

Sharon Saunders is a local girl; born in , she went to school in and then to Downlands, and has lived in Mid Sussex for her whole life. Sharon married in 1979, moving to Hassocks in 1981 where she has been ever since. Working for Bowley Funeral Service since 2000, Sharon passed her Independent Funeral Directors Qualifications in 2008. Having arranged literally thousands of funerals throughout her career, she is passionate about helping the bereaved, and is also a specialist Golden Charter ‘It’s a good feeling knowing everything is organised’ pre-paid funeral planning advisor.

A pre-paid funeral plan fixes the cost of our services at today’s price Berit Hoad is of Scandinavian descent; she grew Removes the emotional and financial burden from your family or loved ones up in Burgess Hill and moved to Brighton when Guaranteed acceptance with no health check she was 20 years old. She previously worked in the Fully transferable to any part of the UK travel industry and then for – both in An independent trust fund guarantees the financial security of the plan Customer Service related departments. Berit moved A range of payment options are available to Hassocks with her husband and daughter in 2014 Over 500,000 people in the UK have purchased a Golden Charter funeral plan and enjoys country walks and village life. Berit joined Bowley Funeral Service as a Funeral Arranger in May 2015. She finds helping bereaved families through For a free brochure and more details the difficult task of arranging a funeral for a loved please call into the office or call us on one is a privileged and rewarding position. 01273 841 711 BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE Sue Vickery has worked for the business since Insurance Policy Providers 2010. With a background in financial services, Sue Internet Provider is our Company Secretary, Accounts Manager and Landlord Book Keeper as well as working closely with local Library families arranging funerals as required. Sue is also a Meal on Wheels/Home Help Agency specialist advisor for Golden Charter Independent Mortgage Provider Way Funeral Plans. Motoring Breakdown (AA, RAC etc) National Insurance Contributions Office (self-employed people only) National Savings and Investments Pensions Providers Post Office (mail redirection) Davina Docherty joined us in 2015, working closely Premium Bond Office with Pat and Paul on the stonemasonry side of Probate Office the business. Davina has previously worked for Private Healthcare Provider an American software company as the office Solicitor manager for the UK, middle east, South Africa and TV Licence Scandinavia. With strong attention to detail and Utilities (gas, water, electricity) knowledge of administrative processes, she is now training in administering stonemasonry. When she is not trekking around local church yards and Items to return cemeteries, Davina is based in Burgess Hill. • Any state benefit documents • Passport (address from post office) • Driver’s licence (address from post office) • Car insurance and TV licence (for a refund) Conclusion • Season tickets and membership cards (for a refund) • Library books Everyone at Bowley Funeral Service is committed to continuing their professional • Any NHS equipment (wheelchairs, crutches etc) development by attending regular educational seminars and embarking ona wide variety of relevant qualifications. We are a family owned business anda close knit team striving to offer the very best service to local people experiencing bereavement.

BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE What to do when a death occurs Who do I need to contact? If the death occurs at home, telephone the deceased’s GP. Wherever a death occurs, contact a qualified Funeral Director who will be able to advise you on what steps to When someone dies there are many people and organisations that you may need take. The Coroner may become involved depending upon the circumstances, and to inform that the death has taken place. Hopefully this checklist might help you to most of the time a family member will need to register the death within five days. contact most of them. A decision will also need to be made as to whether the funeral will be a burial or a cremation. Accountant Bank/Building Society Benefits Agency H.M. Coroner Bereavement Register (to remove name from mailing lists - www.deceasedpreferenceservice.co.uk) There are various reasons why a death may have to be reported to the Coroner by Building Insurance a doctor or by the police. This could happen just after a death takes place or some Car Insurance time later after relevant medical personnel have been consulted. The Coroner’s Child Benefit Office duty is to establish the cause of death when a doctor is unable to issue a medical Church or other places of worship certificate of cause of death. Procedures for registering the death differ when the Clubs and social groups coroner becomes involved. Should this be the case, we will offer additional advice Council Tax Office and information as necessary. Credit Card Companies Dentist Doctor’s Surgery Help with funeral costs Disabled Parking/Blue Badge The following information should be treated as general guidance. Under certain DVLA (car tax and driving licence) circumstances the person responsible for making the funeral arrangements may Employers, School or College (if a young person has been bereaved) be eligible for a grant or loan from the Department for Work and Pensions. This Hire Purchase/Loan Companies will generally apply should there be insufficient funds available to cover the cost Housing Department (if council house occupier) of a private funeral, and if either you or your partner is in receipt of one of the Household Contents Insurance qualifying benefits determined by the Department for Work and Pensions. Income Tax Office

BOWLEY FUNERAL SERVICE Registration of death The following documents and information are required to register a death:-

• Medical certificate of cause of death Where to register a death (Issued by either the hospital or the GP if a death occurs at home or in care) • Full name of the deceased The death will need to be registered at the registrar’s office for the area in which • Date of birth the death has occurred. If you are unsure which the correct district is, please do • Place of birth check with us. These are our local registrars:- • Occupation • Date of birth of surviving partner if applicable • Type of funeral arranged (burial or cremation) Haywards Heath Registration District • Maiden name if applicable Tel: 01444 413415 – By Appointment Only • Husband’s full name if applicable www.westsussex.gov.uk • Husband’s last known occupation if applicable Haywards Heath Library, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1BN Times of attendance: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm If you have it to hand, please also take the medical card of the deceased. It is also helpful to have the deceased’s birth certificate and marriage certificate available for information, but this is not essential. Brighton and Hove Registration District Tel: 01273 292016 – By Appointment Only Copies of the entry of death in the register are obtainable from the registrar upon www.brighton-hove.gov.uk payment of the necessary fee. We recommend most people purchase between The Town Hall, Bartholomew Square, Brighton BN1 1JA 4 and 6 copies of the entry as you will need them to notify various people of the Times of Attendance: Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 5.00pm death.

The registrar will also issue you with:- Lewes Registration District Tel: 01273 475589 – By Appointment Only • A green certificate of burial or cremation which must be delivered to the www.new.eastsussex.gov.uk funeral director as soon as possible prior to the funeral taking place. Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1TP Times of attendance: Monday to Fridays 9.00 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm • A white certificate of registration of death, which should be completed and forwarded together with the deceased’s pension/benefit books to the local Department for Work and Pensions.

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