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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	Jul- 2024 -10 JulyFuneral Plans  Sedgemoor Crematorium to offer twilight servicesSedgemoor Crematorium is expanding the funeral options it offers to local families by introducing new twilight services. The bereaved can… Read More »
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	1 JulyCommunity  Mercia Forest Crematorium holds formal dedication serviceWesterleigh Group has recently held a formal dedication ceremony for “one of the most environmentally-friendly” crematoriums in the country, Mercia… Read More »
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	Jun- 2024 -28 JuneFuneral Plans  Gedling Crematorium launches evening funeral servicesWesterleigh Group’s Gedling Crematorium has launched evening slots for funeral services. Bereaved families can now book their farewells Monday to… Read More »
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	26 JuneCharity  Treswithian Downs Crem raises £2k for Young Lives vs CancerTreswithian Downs Crematorium has presented Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that helps children and young people with cancer get… Read More »
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	24 JuneFuneral Plans  Westerleigh to submit plans for new Stroud crematoriumWesterleigh Group intends to submit a planning application to Stroud District Council in the coming weeks for a new crematorium… Read More »
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	12 JunePeople  Vale Royal Crematorium appoints new managerWesterleigh Group has announced the appointment of Georgia Hanson as the new manager of Vale Royal Crematorium. Hanson’s career in… Read More »
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	12 JunePeople  West Berkshire Crematorium welcomes new managerWest Berkshire Crematorium has appointed Loraine Beckinsale as its new manager. Beckinsale brings a “wealth” of funeral sector experience to… Read More »
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	3 JuneEvents  Westerleigh Group unveils Father’s Day eventsWesterleigh Group has announced that every one of its crematoria and cemeteries will be inviting families to visit around Father’s… Read More »
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	May- 2024 -23 MayCharity  Wessex Vale Crematorium quiz night raises £900 for Dementia UKThe team at Wessex Vale Crematorium has raised £900 for Dementia UK by hosting a quiz night. The quiz evening… Read More »
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	16 MayFuneral Plans  New Forest Crematorium launches evening funeral servicesWesterleigh Group’s New Forest Crematorium in Hampshire has announced the inclusion of evening funeral services. This follows the success of… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







