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 techEast Lothian Crematorium and Memorial Gardens has officially opened in Musselburgh, offering digital technology that allows families to personalise funeral… Read More »
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	3 OctoberBusiness  Westerleigh Group launches podcast series on death and funeralsWesterleigh Group has launched a podcast series exploring death, grief and memorialisation in an effort to encourage more open conversations… Read More »
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	Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberBusiness  Westerleigh to expand immersive funeral tech to two more cremsWesterleigh Group has announced fresh plans to install immersive audio-visual technology at two more of its crematoria, expanding a project… Read More »
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	22 SeptemberFuneral Plans  Basildon Crem debuts immersive tech for customisable funeralsWesterleigh Group’s Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium has become one of the first sites in the world to install… Read More »
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	Aug- 2025 -27 AugustFuneral Plans  Vale Royal Crematorium team receives high praise from FBCAWesterleigh Group has revealed that its Vale Royal Crematorium has been praised for delivering an “excellent level of service provision”… Read More »
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	22 AugustCurrent Affairs  Westerleigh memorial boxes inspire new children’s bookWesterleigh Group’s memorial post boxes have inspired a new children’s picture book, now published by Scholastic Books. “This Letter Says… Read More »
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	Jul- 2025 -24 JulyFuneral Plans  Westerleigh to debut experiential funeral ceremonies in ScotlandWesterleigh Group is set to offer Scotland’s first “experiential” crematorium service in East Lothian this autumn, which will allow for… Read More »
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	3 JulyPeople  FBCA appoints Westerleigh ambassador as new deputy presidentThe Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) has announced that it has elected Westerleigh Group ambassador Alan José as… Read More »
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	Jun- 2025 -19 JuneBusiness  Four Westerleigh crematoria praised by FBCA for excellent serviceWesterleigh Group has revealed that four of its crematoria have been commended by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities… Read More »
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	10 JuneFuneral Plans  Westerleigh to introduce experiential offering at second siteWesterleigh Group’s Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium will be its second site to be transformed into an experiential funeral… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







