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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	Jun- 2025 -9 JuneBusiness  Charing Crem switches to alpaca fertiliser in memorial gardensWesterleigh Group’s Charing Crematorium in Kent has begun using alpaca waste to fertilise its grounds, as part of efforts to… Read More »
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	4 JuneCharity  Westerleigh makes £10k donation to the Southmead Hospital CharityWesterleigh Group has made a £10k donation to the Southmead Hospital Charity in support of its Petals project for 2025,… Read More »
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	May- 2025 -30 MayEvents  Westerleigh Group to host Father’s Day memorialsWesterleigh Group is inviting families to visit its crematoria and cemeteries around Father’s Day (Sunday 15 June) to take time… Read More »
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	23 MayBusiness  Two Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent level of service’Two Westerleigh Group crematoria have been recently praised by industry inspectors for providing an “excellent level of service provision”. Parndon… Read More »
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	8 MayFuneral Plans  Westerleigh expands personalised canvas offering at Gedling CremWesterleigh Group has expanded its offering of personalised canvas experiences at Gedling Crematorium, which will allow the bereaved in Nottingham… Read More »
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	1 MayFuneral Plans  Great Glen Crematorium officially opens natural burial groundWesterleigh Group’s Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester has officially opened a natural burial ground today (1 May) as a way… Read More »
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	Apr- 2025 -14 AprilCharity  Westerleigh Group names four new charity partnersWesterleigh Group has named Child Bereavement UK, Cruse Bereavement Support, Winston’s Wish and the World Land Trust as its new… Read More »
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	Mar- 2025 -28 MarchFuneral Plans  Westerleigh Group unveils plans for new crematorium near LeedsWesterleigh Group has announced its plans for a new “state-of-the-art” modern crematorium that will serve the communities in and around… Read More »
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	14 MarchBusiness  Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent service’ by FBCAWesterleigh Group has revealed that three of its crematoria have recently received high praise from official inspectors from the Federation… Read More »
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	3 MarchCommunity  Westerleigh crematoria to host Mother’s Day memorial servicesWesterleigh Group’s 41 crematoria and cemeteries will be jousting memorial services around Mother’s Day (Sunday 30 March) for families to… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







