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 -9 FebruaryBusiness  Westerleigh Group announces new build crematoriumWesterleigh Group has announced that Sirhowy Valley Crematorium has been built. The new site became operational on 4 February 2021… Read More »
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	Dec- 2020 -7 DecemberCharity  Two Crematoria raise £38k for charityBarham Crematorium, in Canterbury, and Charing Crematoria, near Ashford donated nearly £38k for several different charities through a metal recycling… Read More »
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	Sep- 2020 -24 SeptemberBusiness  Westerleigh invests in group-wide webcastingWesterleigh Group, which operates cemeteries and crematoria throughout the UK, has invested in new webcasting services at all of its… Read More »
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	Jun- 2020 -1 JuneCoronavirus  Westerleigh Group to create Covid-19 memorial gardens in 34 of its sitesIndependent owner-operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced that it will be creating a Covid-19 memorial garden at all… Read More »
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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… Read More »
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	Nov- 2018 -14 NovemberBusiness  Aylesbury Vale Crematorium to open this winterThe new crematorium at Watermead will soon open its doors, after it was given the go-ahead by James Brokenshire MP,… Read More »
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	Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberBusiness  Bishop of East Anglia blesses new crematorium for UttlesfordAn official ceremony to mark the opening of Cam Valley, a new crematorium to serve Uttlesford was on Wednesday 12… Read More »
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	Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs  Westerleigh Group opens 28th crematoriumThe Westerleigh Group has announced the opening of its 28th crematorium. Langstone Vale in Magor Road Langstone, which will serve Newport… Read More »
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	3 NovemberCurrent Affairs  Great Glen Crematorium carries out service of dedicationGreat Glen Crematorium celebrated a service of dedication in October 2017. Since its opening in March 2017 it has been… Read More »
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	Jun- 2017 -6 JuneCurrent Affairs  Gedling Crematorium carries out Service of DedicationThe Suffragan Bishop of Sherwood, The Right Reverend Tony Porter, was among the many guests to attend Gedling Crematorium’s Service of Dedication… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







