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Harlow

Overview

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.


Hospital

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.


Bereavement Office

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.


Mortuary

The mortuary is located within Princess Alexandra Hospital. Visits are by appointment arranged through the Bereavement Office, the Coroner or your chosen Funeral Director.


Coroner

Essex Coroner's Service

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.


Register Office

Harlow Registration Office

Central Library

Cross Street

The High

Harlow

CM20 1HAT

elephone:0345 603 7632

Appointments are required to register a death.


Crematorium

Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium 

Parndon Wood Road

Harlow

Essex CM19 4SF

Telephone:01279 620620

Facilities include:

  • Modern chapel
  • Webcasting available
  • Gardens of Remembrance
  • Memorial options
  • Cemetery
  • Accessible facilities
  • Ample parking

Cemeteries

Parndon Wood Cemetery

Located alongside the crematorium and offering:

  • Traditional burial plots
  • Cremated remains plots
  • Memorial gardens
  • Family memorials

Harlow Cemetery

First Avenue

Harlow Council-managed cemetery.


Funeral Directors

Co-op Funeralcare, Old Harlow 

20 High Street

Old Harlow

CM17 0DW

Telephone:01279 881799


Daniel Robinson & Sons

71 High Street

Old Harlow

CM17 0DN

Telephone:01279 426990

Independent family funeral directors.


Daniel Robinson & Sons (Potter Street)

1 Church Langley Way

Harlow

CM17 9TE

Telephone:01279 639444


A Abbott & Sons

38-40 The Stow

Harlow

CM20 3AH

Telephone:01279 444111

Independent family funeral directors.


Bereavement Support

  • Princess Alexandra Hospital Bereavement Team
  • Essex Coroner's Service
  • Essex Registration Service
  • Harlow Council Bereavement Services

Useful Contacts

ServiceTelephone
Princess Alexandra Hospital01279 444455
Essex Coroner0333 013 5000
Harlow Registration Office0345 603 7632
Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium01279 620620
Co-op Funeralcare, Old Harlow01279 881799

💙 Tracey's Tip

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.