Finding Sylvia in Luton, Bedforshire

[Hepzibub]

My mother, Sylvia Lesley Beecroft (nee Seymour) died at Luton and Barnstable Hospital on December 23rd, 1955 age 38 years.  I never knew her (my parents separated before I was born) and I have only just obtained  her death certificate.  I live in the U.S.A., but I want to know what happened to her after death - was she buried in Luton, etc.?  She had remarried, so I had a hard time finding her, and her new husband Eric Anstee Beecroft is also deceased.  Can anyone help me to know where to start my search? - i.e. names of cemeteries, etc.  I would like to visit her grave if I can find it.  Thank you so much.  Anne

[johnP-bedford]

Hello Anne,  Do you have an address for her at the time of her death? She probably was in Luton & Dunstable hospital for treatment. If she living elsewhere then she may be buried in that place. However if she was from Luton she may be in the cemetery there. Bedford & Luton Archives have cemetery records that cover 1955; I suggest you contact them direct & see what they may have.

http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/CommunityAndLiving/ArchivesAndRecordOffice/FamilyHistory/CemeteryRecords.aspx

Regards John

[Hepzibub]

Thank you so much for responding.  My mother's address on the Death Certificate was 15A Lewsey Road.  She had a heart attack and was evidently taken to the hospital, where she died.  I will contact the reference you suggested.  Anne

[johnP-bedford]

Anne,  Just to say 15A Lewsey Road, Luton is the address of Luton & Dunstable Hospital.  

John

[Hepzibub]

Dear John, of course I should have realized that her address was the hospital's on the death certificate!  No matter, however, because I received an e.mail this morning from the resource you recommended, informing me that she was buried in Crawley Green Cemetery.  I am delighted that a very long search is over, and I now know where she is and can visit her next time I am in England.  Thank you again for your interest and assistance.  Anne

[misspazz]

Dear Anne

I visit Crawley green a couple of times a week if you can find out where abouts in there (as its large) then maybe i can get some pictures done for you in the meantime. You can send me a personal email i think from here not sure as i am new to this site  as im searching another grave yard in luton for a relative. But get the information and i will look for you as i live a 20 mins away ok

Pauline

[trilby]

hi Anne
I know this is strange but somehow i got curious about my grandmother and stumbled upon your post...Sylvia is my grandmother. And my mother is your younger sister. I told my mother about this post and she and i would really love to make contact with you. I think my mother could give you same tremendous info about your mother . Plus my mother would really love to meet her sister..So please get back to me soon hopefully

                                                                 Trilby

[trilby]

* is my mothers number her name is jan

* telephone number removed

[Trilby7742]

Anne I would really like to make contact w u my mother is Jan she is your sister .. I cannot figure out how else to contact you . I have tried many times I hope you get this message