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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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustCharity
Westerleigh to donate over £45k to WLT through memorial sales
Westerleigh Group has pledged to donate at least £45,500 to the World Land Trust (WLT), an international conservation charity that…
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14 AugustCharity
Vale Royal Crematorium donates £5k to Tiny Steps
Westerleigh Group’s Vale Royal Crematorium has made a donation of £5k to Tiny Steps in support of its work for…
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1 AugustBusiness
Westerleigh sees three crems make Good Funeral Awards shortlist
Westerleigh Group has revealed that three of the four finalists shortlisted for the ‘Crematorium of the Year’ category at this…
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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyBusiness
FBCA awards top marks to Stirlingshire Crematorium
Stirlingshire Crematorium has announced that a second inspection by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) resulted in top…
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17 JulyPeople
Great Glen Crem hosts nine APC students as part of training
Great Glen Crematorium has hosted nine students from The Academy of Professional Celebrants (APC) as part of their training to…
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12 JulyCharity
Westerleigh Group pledges £15k fund for 20 charities at NFE
Westerleigh Group has pledged a £15k charity fund at this year’s National Funeral Exhibition (NFE), which has been split between…
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10 JulyFuneral Plans
Sedgemoor Crematorium to offer twilight services
Sedgemoor Crematorium is expanding the funeral options it offers to local families by introducing new twilight services. The bereaved can…
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1 JulyCommunity
Mercia Forest Crematorium holds formal dedication service
Westerleigh Group has recently held a formal dedication ceremony for “one of the most environmentally-friendly” crematoriums in the country, Mercia…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneFuneral Plans
Gedling Crematorium launches evening funeral services
Westerleigh Group’s Gedling Crematorium has launched evening slots for funeral services. Bereaved families can now book their farewells Monday to…
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26 JuneCharity
Treswithian Downs Crem raises £2k for Young Lives vs Cancer
Treswithian Downs Crematorium has presented Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that helps children and young people with cancer get…
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