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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Nov- 2021 -5 NovemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group secures new head of memorialisation
Westerleigh Group has announced the appointment of its first head of memorialisation, Matthew Brook. Brook was recently appointed to the…
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Oct- 2021 -19 OctoberCommunity
Westerleigh Group supports Baby Loss Awareness Week
Westerleigh Group has marked Baby Loss Awareness Week through the use of dedicated memorial gardens for babies as well as…
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Sep- 2021 -23 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group adopts FBCA environmental policy
Westerleigh Group has become the inaugural UK cremation authority to adopt the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authority’s (FBCA) environmental…
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7 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group appoints new regional manager
Westerleigh Group has announced the appointment of Bill Scott as its newest regional manager for Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire…
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Aug- 2021 -24 AugustBusiness
Westerleigh Group marks Covid-19 with 34 memorials
Westerleigh Group has announced that 34 memorials to mark the Covid-19 pandemic were unveiled throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The…
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyCoronavirus
Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium opens Covid-19 memorial
A Covid-19 memorial at Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium in Hertfordshire is now available for the public to visit. The memorial…
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22 JulyCommunity
Covid-19 memorial opens at Stirlingshire Crematorium
Stirlingshire Crematorium in Bannockburn has officially unveiled a new Covid-19 memorial which is now available for the public to visit.…
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16 JulyPeople
Westerleigh Group names Giles Palmer as head of grounds
Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria, has announced the appointment of Giles Palmer as head of grounds. …
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2 JulyBusiness
FBCA chief visits Vale Royal Crematorium
Vale Royal Crematorium is celebrating its latest visit from the president of the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA).…
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May- 2021 -21 MayBusiness
Westerleigh Group launches Covid-19 memorials
Westerleigh Group has announced that six people who designed Covid-19 memorials have had their pieces etched in crematoriums over the…
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