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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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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18 OctoberFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to open new Herne Bay Crematorium
Westerleigh Group will be opening a new crematorium next month to serve the Kent communities in and around Herne Bay,…
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6 OctoberCommunity
Great Glen to host Baby Loss Awareness service on Monday
Great Glen Crematorium will be hosting a special memorial service on Monday 9 October to bring people together to remember,…
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5 OctoberCommunity
Westerleigh Group instals memorial post box at CDCH
Westerleigh Group has installed a memorial post box at the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home (CDCH) in Cambridge, Gloucestershire, for…
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Sep- 2023 -26 SeptemberEvents
West Berkshire Crematorium wins two prestigious awards
Westerleigh Group’s West Berkshire Crematorium has won the ‘Crematorium of the Year’ category at the Good Funeral Awards 2023, while…
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