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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	Jan- 2023 -13 JanuaryCommunity  Gedling Crematorium unveils new memorial post boxA new memorial post box at Gedling Crematorium has seen nearly 100 ‘Letters to Heaven’ be posted in less than… Read More »
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	1 JanuaryBusiness  Westerleigh partners with EverWith on memorial jewelleryOwner and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced a new partnership with EverWith, the designer and manufacturer… Read More »
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	Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberBusiness  Firms sign deal to help independents fight back against direct crematorsSAIF, Westerleigh Group and Distinct Cremations have reached a landmark agreement to give independent funeral directors the ability to better… Read More »
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	22 DecemberBusiness  The future of DignityWhat is your history in the industry? My first job in the sector was as an administration assistant at Dudley… Read More »
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	Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberEvents  Dedication service held at Aylesbury Vale CrematoriumFuneral directors, celebrants, members of the clergy, local parish councillors and senior representatives from organisations within the bereavement sector have… Read More »
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	2 NovemberPeople  Great Glen Crematorium appoints new site managerGreat Glen Crematorium has appointed Aleksandra Harris as its new site manager, marking her first role within the Westerleigh Group… Read More »
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	Oct- 2022 -25 OctoberPeople  Aylesbury Vale Crematorium appoints new site managerAylesbury Vale Crematorium has appointed Lilly Fortune as its new site manager, and she is set to provide care to… Read More »
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	12 OctoberEvents  West Suffolk Crematorium secures top Anglia In Bloom awardWest Suffolk Cemetery and Crematorium has been named Best Cemetery and Crematorium in the 2022 Anglia In Bloom awards. The… Read More »
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	11 OctoberBusiness  Westerleigh Group lands two industry awardsWesterleigh Group has received accolades at the Association of Green Funeral Directors’ Good Funeral Awards for two of its team… Read More »
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	Sep- 2022 -21 SeptemberEvents  Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium celebrates 30th anniversaryTo celebrate the 30th anniversary of Westerleigh Cemetery and Crematorium, representatives from numerous crematorium and funeral director societies marked the… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







