Westerleigh Crematorium

04/09/2025

A beautiful photo taken at Aylesbury Vale Crematorium yesterday as we bid farewell to summer.

Thunder rolls, the sky grows grey,
Rain falls softly, then drifts away.
Sunlight warms the earth below,
And paints the sky with a rainbow’s glow.

03/09/2025

We’re delighted to share that our Willow Tree Cafe has once again retained our 5-star hygiene rating following a recent EHO visit!

A huge thank you to our amazing team for their hard work and to all of our wonderful visitors for your continued support 💚

03/09/2025

We were proud to host a special event at Queen Margaret University yesterday evening, offering local funeral directors and celebrants an exclusive first look at our immersive funeral services coming soon to Edinburgh as we prepare to open the doors to East Lothian Crematorium & Memorial Gardens.

These services will use dynamic projections, lighting, and soundscapes to help families celebrate their loved one’s stories, passions and interests in more meaningful and personalised ways.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and contributed their insights, and to our valued partners at Obitus.

We’re looking forward to the official opening of East Lothian soon and the positive impact this will have on the Musselburgh and Edinburgh community.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/GGet50WQaqF

30/08/2025

🌿 Supporting Funeral Directors with Westerleigh Funeral Plans 🌿

We’re pleased to share that Westerleigh Funeral Plans are now available, created to support funeral directors in helping families at their time of need.

The plans offer:
⚜️ A cremation cost guarantee across all Westerleigh sites
⚜️ A low administration fee
⚜️ Flexibility so families can choose a plan that suits them

There is also guidance and resources available for funeral directors, making the process straightforward and supportive.

📞 For more information, please contact:
Rachel Newham – 07551 862443
Michael Corish – 07521 431094
✉️ fdplans@westerleighgroup.co.uk

💛 Westerleigh Funeral Plans – Supporting you, supporting families.

27/08/2025

Last night, our team at Basildon and District Crematorium & Cemetery and Crematorium hosted an exclusive launch for funeral industry professionals, showcasing the transformation of Riverview Chapel into an immersive funeral venue.

Developed in partnership with Obitus the chapel uses cutting-edge technology, tailored sound, visuals, and immersive themes to create truly personalised services — something bereaved families in Basildon, Essex, and beyond haven’t had access to before.

Families can now choose from a wide range of themes to reflect what mattered most to their loved one — from peaceful florals and football stadium backdrops to a beach scene brought to life on screen.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined last night’s launch, and to Obitus for helping to make this vision a reality 💜

Read more about Basildon’s immersive funeral services here: https://ow.ly/c0TB50WM0mI

21/08/2025

We’re proud to launch Westerleigh Funeral Plans – a new range of trust-backed funeral plans specifically created for funeral directors to offer to their local families.

By combining national strength with local expertise, these plans offer families peace of mind while supporting funeral directors to serve their communities.

With over 30 years of experience and 41 crematoria nationwide, we support over 74,000 families each year. These new plans ensure we continue delivering exceptional care, working with funeral director and supporting local families in their time of need.

To learn more about how Westerleigh Funeral Plans can support your funeral business and the families you serve, visit our website: https://ow.ly/9zJ350WBlOz

20/08/2025

The build at East Lothian Crematorium & Memorial Gardens continues to gather momentum, with some key milestones taking shape on site. The main entrance pillars and columns are now close to completion, adding real presence to the approach, while work to the boundary walls and floral tribute roof is progressing well.

Landscaping across the grounds is also advancing, helping to bring the overall vision for the site to life. Inside, mechanical and electrical first fix works are underway, alongside the completion of the reception porch joinery, which marks another important step forward.

Looking ahead, the team will be focusing on roof tiling, the continuation of the floral tribute structure, and the service yard concrete pour, as well as plastering and screeding across internal areas.

It’s fantastic to see the project developing week by week, and we’re grateful to City Gate Construction for their continued hard work in bringing East Lothian Crematorium closer to reality.

11/08/2025

Work continues to progress steadily on the East Lothian Crematorium project, being delivered by City Gate Construction.

Last week, we completed the chapel ceiling and continued with the work on the formation of pathways/roadways, the car park, the floral tribute area and the remaining plastering.

This week, we expect to receive all timber deliveries, complete the overflow carpark, continue with the landscaping and finish the draining to the surrounding building.

It’s exciting to see this build taking shape every week as we get closer to completion – and soon, we’ll be serving the Edinburgh community.

11/08/2025

Let us help you commemorate your loved ones life.
With every memorial over £500 we will make a contribution towards your purchase.

Offer valid until August 31st; please see our website for more details or give us a call on 01179 374 619.

https://www.westerleighcrem.co.uk/money-contribution/index.php

08/08/2025

We’re proud to launch Westerleigh Funeral Plans – a new range of trust-backed funeral plans specifically created for funeral directors to offer to their local families.

By combining national strength with local expertise, these plans offer families peace of mind while supporting funeral directors to serve their communities.

Westerleigh Funeral Plans offer:
• A guaranteed cremation at any Westerleigh Group crematorium
• Flexible options from attended services to direct cremation.
• Fixed pricing to protect families from rising funeral costs
• Support for the family throughout the funeral arrangements, provided by the local funeral director.
• Low admin fee to maximise funds for the funeral itself
• Simple onboarding and dedicated account management

With over 30 years of experience and 41 crematoria nationwide, we support over 74,000 families each year. These new plans ensure we continue delivering exceptional care, working with funeral director and supporting local families in their time of need.

To learn more about how Westerleigh Funeral Plans can support your funeral business and the families you serve, visit our website: https://ow.ly/KgSr50WBlOy

04/08/2025

Join us for our Open Day - Saturday 13th September 2025 from 10am - 2pm.

It’s an opportunity to look around our memorial grounds, tour the crematory, learn about the cremation process and ask those questions you’ve always wondered about.

We hope to see you there.

29/07/2025

After 15 months of growth, development, and hard work, we’re proud to congratulate our latest Manager in Training graduates.

From their first day in March 2024—bringing a mix of nerves and excitement—this talented group has gone from strength to strength. Their journey concluded with three impactful presentations delivered to a panel of leaders from across Westerleigh Group, demonstrating their confidence, growth, and leadership potential.

👏 During the programme, three internal promotions took place—an incredible reflection of their dedication and drive.

We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Watching their development has been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve next.

28/07/2025

Westerleigh Crematorium is proud to support Westerleigh Village Hall with a £1,000 donation from our metal recycling scheme.

Crematorium manager Shaun Chapman-Young recently visited the hall and met staff who explained how the funds will help update and improve the hall’s facilities which a vital space for our local community.

We look forward to seeing the refreshed hall later this year!

28/07/2025

Our East Lothian Crematorium & Memorial Gardens project continues to take shape, with significant progress made on site last week.

All glazing and windows have now been installed, and major works to the car park, drainage systems, and roofing are complete. Internally, the chapel ceiling has been plastered and eaves detailing finalised, while installation of cremator room equipment is well underway. The boundary wall and fencing are progressing well, and SPEN works have been completed with the new meter now fitted.

As we move into the next phase, work is continuing on the stone façade at the main entrance, the reception porch is taking form, and pathways through the garden areas are being laid. The final internal finishes are also advancing across several rooms.

We’re incredibly proud of the care and attention going into every aspect of this build. Once complete, East Lothian Crematorium will provide a peaceful, thoughtfully designed space for the local community for many years to come.

Thank you to City Gate Construction and all our partners for their continued hard work and dedication.

11/07/2025

Work continues to progress steadily on the East Lothian Crematorium project, being delivered by City Gate Construction.

This week saw continued stonework on the main entrance, further development of the chapel ceiling, and roofing works including tiling, leadwork, and flat roof membrane installation. Windows and glazing are being installed, plastering has begun in key internal areas, and work on the floral tribute walkway is well underway. The coffin store roof has now been completed, and boundary wall construction using reclaimed stone is progressing.

Looking ahead, next week will focus on completing the stone facade around the entrance, building the reception porch, advancing roofing and drainage work, and continuing with internal finishes. Equipment for the cremator room is due to arrive, and fencing work along the boundary lines will continue.

Thank you to everyone on-site for the continued hard work and dedication as we move closer to completion.

10/07/2025

We understand how important it is to create a lasting tribute for a loved one.

Westerleigh Crematorium is currently offering a contribution of between £50 and £550 towards the cost of a new memorial purchased between now and 31st August 2025.

To find out more, please pop in or call our office on 01179 374619 and speak with our memorial advisor.

25/06/2025

Westerleigh is proud to share “This Letter Says I Love You” - a beautiful book inspired by a young girl named Matilda, who is the daughter of a Westerleigh colleague.

This heartfelt book is available for anyone to read in our Willow Tree Cafe and follows on from the Letters To Heaven initiative.

Pop in for a coffee, have a read and maybe post a letter to you loved one 💙

18/06/2025

We’re pleased to share that our beautiful memorial range is now available to purchase directly through our website.

Browse the full range and purchase here: https://www.westerleighcrem.co.uk/memorials-online/

21/01/2025

We believe in helping to turn precious memories of loved ones into memorials which are uniquely personal, meaningful and of high quality. To help remember your loved one, we are offering 10% off memorials until Sunday 16th February 2025.
Find out more:

At Westerleigh Group we recognise the significance of choosing a memorial, as it represents a lasting and meaningful tribute to your loved one. Our colleagues are ready to help you at every stage of this special purchase.