Westerleigh Group
Westerleigh Group is one of the UK’s largest independent operators of crematoria and cemeteries, serving a significant share of the national funeral sector. Its portfolio spans numerous sites across England, Scotland and Wales, with a focus on providing high-quality, respectful cremation and memorial services. Funeral Service Times covers the Group’s strategic developments, leadership changes, operational innovations, sustainability efforts, and contributions to sector standards. Coverage supports funeral professionals in understanding Westerleigh Group’s role within the industry and the implications of its activities for service delivery, collaboration, and infrastructure planning.
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberFuneral Plans
East Lothian crem opens with new digital personalisation tech
East Lothian Crematorium and Memorial Gardens has officially opened in Musselburgh, offering digital technology that allows families to personalise funeral…
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3 OctoberBusiness
Westerleigh Group launches podcast series on death and funerals
Westerleigh Group has launched a podcast series exploring death, grief and memorialisation in an effort to encourage more open conversations…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh to expand immersive funeral tech to two more crems
Westerleigh Group has announced fresh plans to install immersive audio-visual technology at two more of its crematoria, expanding a project…
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22 SeptemberFuneral Plans
Basildon Crem debuts immersive tech for customisable funerals
Westerleigh Group’s Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium has become one of the first sites in the world to install…
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Aug- 2025 -27 AugustFuneral Plans
Vale Royal Crematorium team receives high praise from FBCA
Westerleigh Group has revealed that its Vale Royal Crematorium has been praised for delivering an “excellent level of service provision”…
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22 AugustCurrent Affairs
Westerleigh memorial boxes inspire new children’s book
Westerleigh Group’s memorial post boxes have inspired a new children’s picture book, now published by Scholastic Books. “This Letter Says…
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Jul- 2025 -24 JulyFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to debut experiential funeral ceremonies in Scotland
Westerleigh Group is set to offer Scotland’s first “experiential” crematorium service in East Lothian this autumn, which will allow for…
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3 JulyPeople
FBCA appoints Westerleigh ambassador as new deputy president
The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) has announced that it has elected Westerleigh Group ambassador Alan José as…
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneBusiness
Four Westerleigh crematoria praised by FBCA for excellent service
Westerleigh Group has revealed that four of its crematoria have been commended by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities…
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10 JuneFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to introduce experiential offering at second site
Westerleigh Group’s Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium will be its second site to be transformed into an experiential funeral…
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