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- 2024 -26 FebruaryPeople
Westerleigh Group appoints new managers at three crematoria
Westerleigh Group has appointed new managers at three of its 40 crematoria and cemeteries across England, Scotland and Wales. Claire…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Westerleigh Group unveils new memorial offering for music lovers
Westerleigh Group has launched bespoke vinyl records featuring recordings and images of a loved one, each containing a small amount…
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16 JanuaryCommunity
Westerleigh opens news children’s memorial garden in Cornwall
Westerleigh Group has unveiled a new children’s memorial garden at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Cornwall, to provide a quiet place for…
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11 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Westerleigh Group opens Waseley Hills Cemetery
Westerleigh Group has opened a new cemetery in Waseley Hills for the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire. …
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group gifts £25k to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has gifted £25k to Child Bereavement UK towards its vital work helping families to rebuild their lives when…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberCharity
Westerleigh Group raises £71k for Dementia UK
Westerleigh Group has donated nearly £71,000 to Dementia UK following a campaign which ran during World Alzheimer’s month. As the…
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17 NovemberFeatures
Legacies on film: StoryOak’s offering for prepaid funerals
The funeral industry has an inexhaustible supply of ways to keep the deceased’s memory alive – keepsakes in the form…
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3 NovemberCharity
Westerleigh Group staff go parachuting for Dementia UK
Crematorium attendants, Claire Montague and Lianne Dusley, from Westerleigh Group’s Waseley Hills Crematorium took a 14,000-foot parachute plunge to raise…
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1 NovemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group to open new Kent crematorium
Westerleigh Group has announced that it is set to open a brand-new Crematorium which will serve the communities in and…
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Oct- 2023 -24 OctoberPeople
‘Letters to heaven’ post box founder awarded Medal of Honour
Matilda Handy, has received a British Citizen Youth Award Medal of Honour, after her wish to connect with her late…
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