The District of Harlow includes Harlow, Old Harlow, Church Langley, Newhall, Potter Street and the surrounding areas.
Residents are served by a major NHS hospital, the Essex Coroner's Service, Essex Registration Service and Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium, one of the busiest crematoria in West Essex.
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
Essex CM20 1QX
Telephone:01279 444455
The hospital provides accident and emergency care, specialist medical services, maternity services, a mortuary and bereavement support for families across West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
The Bereavement Team supports families following a hospital death, helping with the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, registration guidance and liaison with Funeral Directors.
The mortuary is located within Princess Alexandra Hospital. Visits are by appointment arranged through the Bereavement Office, the Coroner or your chosen Funeral Director.
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
CM1 1QHT
elephone:0333 013 5000
The Coroner investigates sudden, unexplained or unexpected deaths and authorises the release of the deceased where appropriate.
Harlow Registration Office
Central Library
Cross Street
The High
Harlow
CM20 1HAT
elephone:0345 603 7632
Appointments are required to register a death.
Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium
Parndon Wood Road
Harlow
Essex CM19 4SF
Telephone:01279 620620
Facilities include:
Located alongside the crematorium and offering:
First Avenue
Harlow Council-managed cemetery.
Co-op Funeralcare, Old Harlow
20 High Street
Old Harlow
CM17 0DW
Telephone:01279 881799
71 High Street
Old Harlow
CM17 0DN
Telephone:01279 426990
Independent family funeral directors.
1 Church Langley Way
Harlow
CM17 9TE
Telephone:01279 639444
38-40 The Stow
Harlow
CM20 3AH
Telephone:01279 444111
Independent family funeral directors.
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Princess Alexandra Hospital | 01279 444455 |
| Essex Coroner | 0333 013 5000 |
| Harlow Registration Office | 0345 603 7632 |
| Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium | 01279 620620 |
| Co-op Funeralcare, Old Harlow | 01279 881799 |
If your loved one dies at Princess Alexandra Hospital, the Bereavement Team will guide you through the next steps and let you know when the paperwork is ready.
You don't need to wait until everything is completed before contacting a Funeral Director—they can begin helping you with the arrangements straight away.