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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Feb- 2021 -19 FebruaryBusiness
The Westerleigh Group to extend memorial dedications for extra year
The Westerleigh Group has announced that families who have memorials at its crematoria are being offered an extra year free…
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11 FebruaryCharity
Hampshire crematoria donate £10,000 to local hospital unit
Two crematoria in Hampshire have donated £10,000 to the Respiratory Care Fund at University Hospital Southampton, which conducts research into…
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9 FebruaryBusiness
Westerleigh Group announces new build crematorium
Westerleigh Group has announced that Sirhowy Valley Crematorium has been built. The new site became operational on 4 February 2021…
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Dec- 2020 -7 DecemberCharity
Two Crematoria raise £38k for charity
Barham Crematorium, in Canterbury, and Charing Crematoria, near Ashford donated nearly £38k for several different charities through a metal recycling…
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Sep- 2020 -24 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh invests in group-wide webcasting
Westerleigh Group, which operates cemeteries and crematoria throughout the UK, has invested in new webcasting services at all of its…
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Jun- 2020 -1 JuneCoronavirus
Westerleigh Group to create Covid-19 memorial gardens in 34 of its sites
Independent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced that it will be creating a Covid-19 memorial garden at all…
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Feb- 2019 -21 FebruaryCommunity
Hindus ‘want all UK crematoriums to have Lord Shiva shrine’
Welcoming the Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester for having a Lord Shiva statue and pooja room on its grounds, Hindus…
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Nov- 2018 -14 NovemberBusiness
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium to open this winter
The new crematorium at Watermead will soon open its doors, after it was given the go-ahead by James Brokenshire MP,…
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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberBusiness
Bishop of East Anglia blesses new crematorium for Uttlesford
An official ceremony to mark the opening of Cam Valley, a new crematorium to serve Uttlesford was on Wednesday 12…
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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Westerleigh Group opens 28th crematorium
The Westerleigh Group has announced the opening of its 28th crematorium. Langstone Vale in Magor Road Langstone, which will serve Newport…
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