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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May- 2025 -8 MayFuneral Plans
Westerleigh expands personalised canvas offering at Gedling Crem
Westerleigh Group has expanded its offering of personalised canvas experiences at Gedling Crematorium, which will allow the bereaved in Nottingham…
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1 MayFuneral Plans
Great Glen Crematorium officially opens natural burial ground
Westerleigh Group’s Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester has officially opened a natural burial ground today (1 May) as a way…
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilCharity
Westerleigh Group names four new charity partners
Westerleigh Group has named Child Bereavement UK, Cruse Bereavement Support, Winston’s Wish and the World Land Trust as its new…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchFuneral Plans
Westerleigh Group unveils plans for new crematorium near Leeds
Westerleigh Group has announced its plans for a new “state-of-the-art” modern crematorium that will serve the communities in and around…
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14 MarchBusiness
Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent service’ by FBCA
Westerleigh Group has revealed that three of its crematoria have recently received high praise from official inspectors from the Federation…
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3 MarchCommunity
Westerleigh crematoria to host Mother’s Day memorial services
Westerleigh Group’s 41 crematoria and cemeteries will be jousting memorial services around Mother’s Day (Sunday 30 March) for families to…
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Jan- 2025 -27 JanuaryCharity
Westerleigh Group donates £1k to InHope
Westerleigh Group has presented InHope, a charity which runs The Wild Goose café and drop-in centre on Stapleton Road, Easton,…
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2 JanuaryCharity
Langstone Vale Crem makes donation to Morgan’s Wings
Langstone Vale Crematorium has donated £889 to South Wales-based charity Morgan’s Wings, using proceeds from Westerleigh Group’s metal recycling scheme.…
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Dec- 2024 -20 DecemberFuneral Plans
Westerleigh Group officially opens Bishopbriggs Crem near Glasgow
Westerleigh Group has officially opened Bishopbriggs Crematorium, a new facility to the north east of Glasgow. Bishopbriggs Crematorium is Westerleigh’s…
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16 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group donates £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has made a donation of £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK in support of its vital work helping families…
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