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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Dec- 2021 -6 DecemberFeatures
Managing New Forest Crematorium: From retail to bereavement
What is your employment history? I have worked in retail since I was 17 years old. I started out as…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberCommunity
New crematorium to open in the West Midlands
A new crematorium is being built to serve the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire, and is due…
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25 NovemberBusiness
New Forest Crematorium to open in 2022
The New Forest Crematorium has announced it will open in March next year, with Graeme Horobin appointed as site manager.…
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22 NovemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group appoints head of central operations
Westerleigh Group has revealed that Steve Glen has been appointed head of central operations. He will oversee group and site…
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18 NovemberLatest News
Westerleigh Group to hold in-person Christmas remembrance services
Westerleigh Group’s crematoria across the UK will welcome guests back in-person for their annual Christmas carol and remembrance services in…
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11 NovemberEvents
Wessex Vale wins best AGFD Crematorium award
Wessex Vale Crematorium in Hampshire has been named Crematorium of the Year by the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD).…
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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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