Borders Crematorium

11/04/2026

🐾 National Pet Day 🐾

Today we celebrate the special bond we share with our pets, the companions who bring comfort, companionship, and moments of joy.

At Borders, dogs on leads are welcome within our grounds. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are always welcome, and dogs may accompany family members into a service.

07/04/2026

We are pleased to share that our new range of large scatter tubes is now available.

Each tube is priced at £30, with some of the designs shown in the image.

You can also view our extended range and place orders online via our website:
🔗 https://www.borderscrem.co.uk/memorials-online/shop/scattering/

If you would prefer to order directly or require any assistance, please contact us:
📞 01896 823357
📧 borders@westerleighgroup.co.uk

05/04/2026

As we move into this gentle time of year, we welcome everyone to visit our peaceful grounds this Easter Sunday. Whether you're taking a quiet moment of reflection, remembering a loved one, or simply enjoying the calm of the gardens, you’re very welcome.
We hope the space offers comfort, tranquillity, and a sense of togetherness.

Wishing you a warm and happy Easter, from all of us at Borders. 💛

03/04/2026

We are supporting families over the Easter weekend, and our grounds remain open to provide a peaceful space for reflection. Please check our website for specific opening hours.

01/04/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Babworth Crematorium has been rated “Outstanding” in their recent FBCA inspection👏

This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of the entire team, who consistently go above and beyond to support families during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Set within a peaceful countryside setting, Babworth Crematorium has always focused on providing a personal, dignified, and meaningful experience for every family it serves and this award is a testament to that commitment.

A huge well done to everyone involved in achieving this fantastic result. It’s a proud moment and a great example of the standards we strive for across all sites.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/Ew6n50YBGgj

01/04/2026

As we approach the Easter weekend, we wanted to let you know that our office will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April. The grounds will remain open as normal for anyone wishing to visit, reflect, or spend some peaceful time with loved ones.

We hope you all have a gentle and restful Easter weekend.

If you need anything before the holiday, please feel free to get in touch.

☎️01896 823357
📧 borders@westerleighgroup.co.uk

24/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of another SuperVenue for Westerleigh Group, here at Langstone Vale Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, the first in Wales.

From today, bereaved families have access to unprecedented levels of personalisation - service experiences that simply aren’t available anywhere else locally.

This innovation also helps keep more funerals within the community, supported by the dedicated care of local funeral directors.

Thank you to all of our industry professionals who joined us last night in unveiling our transformed chapel.

Find out more about the options available at Langstone Crematorium here: https://ow.ly/B9wq50YxXWH

19/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that we will be creating nine new funeral SuperVenue's in 2026, marking an important step in the continued evolution of funeral care across the UK.

These developments reflect our commitment to providing high-quality, modern spaces that offer greater choice and flexibility for families, while ensuring compassionate and dignified support at every stage.

As we continue to invest in our facilities and services, our focus remains on meeting the changing needs of the communities we serve and maintaining the highest standards of care.

Read more about our update here: https://www.westerleighgroup.co.uk/blog/post.php?s=2026-03-19-westerleigh-group-to-create-nine-funeral-supervenues-in-2026high-quality

16/03/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Wessex Vale Crematorium will become our next SuperVenue, bringing immersive technology that enables families to create deeply personal and meaningful funeral services.

The chapel will temporarily close from Saturday 16 May, while state-of-the-art technology is installed, including immersive visual canvases, coordinated lighting and soundscapes, and enhanced welcome screens. The crematorium will reopen for services on Tuesday 2 June.

The SuperVenue concept, first unveiled in 2024, is transforming the way families can personalise funeral services, creating an atmosphere that truly reflects the life, passions, and personality of the person being remembered.

Wessex Vale becoming our next SuperVenue marks another step in our commitment to bringing this innovative experience to more crematoria across the UK, with further locations planned later this year.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/helu50YuSSu

📷 Image credit: Sedgemoor Crematorium

16/03/2026

Spring is on the way, and our Jimmy has been busy adding a splash of colour around the grounds. Fresh primroses have been planted in our pots, bringing a warm and welcoming touch to the gardens.

These little bursts of colour help create a peaceful, comforting environment for all who visit. We hope the new blooms offer a moment of brightness and calm to everyone who spends time here.

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can bring many different emotions. 💛

Today we’re sending love to those missing their mum, those who have lost a child, step mums, foster mums, new mums, mums doing it alone, dads who are both mum and dad, those hoping to become a mum, and anyone finding today a little difficult.

Thinking of you all today 🌼

15/03/2026

This Mother’s Day, we recognise and celebrate the mothers and mother figures who have had such a meaningful impact on our lives and communities.

While the day is a time of appreciation and celebration for many, we also understand that it can be a time of reflection for those remembering a loved one. Across our sites, we are mindful of the different ways people may experience this day and continue to provide spaces where families can remember, reflect and honour those they hold dear.

To everyone celebrating, remembering or simply taking a quiet moment this Mother’s Day, we are thinking of you.

15/03/2026

This Mother’s Day, we take a moment to remember and celebrate the mothers and mother figures who have shaped our lives with love, strength and kindness 💐

For many, the day is filled with gratitude and celebration. For others, it can be a time to pause, reflect and remember someone deeply missed.

We are thinking of everyone who may be remembering their mum this Mother’s Day. However you choose to spend the day, celebrating, reflecting, or simply taking a quiet moment . We hope it brings comfort and meaningful memories

15/03/2026

On this Mother’s Day, we hold in our hearts everyone who is remembering a much-missed mother, mother figure, or child.

Whether you choose to visit one of our crematoria to light a candle, or simply take a moment in your own way, we hope today brings comfort and cherished memories.

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15/03/2026

On this Mother’s Day, we hold in our hearts everyone who is remembering a much-missed mother, mother figure, or child. 💐💜

Our grounds remain open to all who seek a quiet space for reflection and remembrance. Whether you choose to visit, light a candle, or simply take a moment in your own way, we hope today brings comfort and cherished memories.

13/03/2026

Today we gently pause to remember Dunblane, 30 years on 🕊️

As this anniversary arrives, our thoughts are with the children and their teacher whose lives were so sadly lost and with the families and community who continue to carry their memories with such quiet strength.

In moments of remembrance, we hold close the thought:
“The love we carry keeps their light softly with us.”

May today offer a moment of peace, reflection, and tenderness for all who hold Dunblane in their hearts ❤️

Remembering the Angels of Dunblane and their teacher on the 30th anniversary of that tragic day.
Thoughts, love and prayers to their families, friends and everybody affected.

10/03/2026

Join us on Saturday 14th March 2026 for our Mother's Day service🌸

As Mother’s Day approaches, we understand this can be a tender time for those missing their mum or a mother figure, and for mothers who are bereaved of a child.

We warmly invite you to join us at Borders Crematorium & Memorial Gardens as we come together in quiet remembrance.

During the morning, you are welcome to:
✨ Visit our chapel for a moment of reflection
🌷 Plant flowers in our grounds in memory of a loved one
💌 Write a card for someone you miss and place it in our memorial post box

Tea and coffee will be available, and everyone is welcome.
No booking required.

We hope this gentle space offers comfort and connection for anyone who needs it.

10/03/2026

At Westerleigh Group, we are committed to ensuring that every family has access to meaningful, respectful and inclusive farewell services.

At Great Glen Crematorium, recent developments are helping to enhance choice and inclusivity for the communities it serves. By creating facilities and services that support a wide range of cultural traditions, faiths and personal preferences, the team is working to ensure that every service can be as individual as the life being remembered.

Providing flexible options and thoughtful spaces allows families to create a farewell that truly reflects their loved one, while feeling supported during a difficult time.

Read more about how Great Glen Crematorium is improving choice and inclusivity for its community: https://ow.ly/IbB150YrPbp

09/03/2026

We’re proud to be supporting the inaugural Celebration of Celebrants event with Obitus today.

A big part of our conversations is around the SuperVenue technology and our plans to install it in even more Westerleigh Group crematoria across the country.

Connecting with the national community of celebrants and sharing ideas means that together we can continue evolving options for the bereaved and helping create even more personalised and meaningful farewells for families.

08/03/2026

Today we mark International Women’s Day by celebrating the incredible women across our organisation who, directly or indirectly, play a vital role in supporting families through some of life’s most difficult moments.

Across our crematoria, grounds teams, operational roles and business support functions, their compassion, professionalism and dedication help us provide the highest standards of care to the bereaved and the communities we serve.

We’re also proud to work alongside colleagues who champion equality and support women to grow and lead within the funeral and bereavement sector.

To all of our female colleagues, champions and allies, thank you for the care, empathy and strength you bring to our work every day.

05/03/2026

We’re pleased to share this week's progress updates across two of our newest developments, North York Crematorium & Memorial Gardens and Great North Crematorium & Memorial Gardens.

In North York (end of week 6), draining has been ongoing across the site, sub-structure brickwork was completed, and the steel decking and reinforcements were installed. Next week, the beam and blocks will commence and be completed.

Meanwhile, in Newcastle at Great North Crematorium (end of week 17), the gas membrane works are complete and ready for concrete pour, further car park works are progressing, and the brickwork and blockwork are continuing nicely.

We look forward to sharing further updates next week.

27/02/2026

Mother’s Day can be a time of reflection, love and remembrance, but for many, it can also be a difficult day.

Across all 42 of our locations in England, Scotland and Wales, we are inviting anyone who is missing a mother or mother figure, and parents bereaved of a child, to visit our crematoria, cemeteries and natural burial grounds to honour their loved ones.

Each location will be marking the day in its own meaningful way, including lighting candles, writing tags to place on a memory tree, or taking a flower or wooden heart to place on a loved one’s memorial.

Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, our grounds remain open as peaceful spaces for quiet reflection.

Read more here and find out what is happening at your nearest site: https://ow.ly/Ti3E50YmrvJ

26/02/2026

We’re pleased to share continued progress across two of our newest developments, North York Crematorium & Memorial Gardens and Great North Crematorium & Memorial Gardens.

In North York (end of week 5), steel columns have been installed, sub-structure brickwork is progressing well on programme, and the drainage run is also ongoing across the site.

Meanwhile, in Newcastle at Great North Crematorium (end of week 16), the car park is progressing well, wind posts have been installed, and the first stage of gas membrane works has been carried out to the metal deck area.

It’s encouraging to see both developments progressing on programme, thanks to the continued collaboration and commitment from our contractor partners, Pacy & Wheatley Construction and T. Manners & Sons.

We look forward to sharing further updates as both sites continue to evolve.