Restoration, conservation and respectful enjoyment of Brandwood End Cemetery and Chapels

We are a charity here to promote for the benefit of the local community and others, the restoration, conservation and respectful enjoyment of Brandwood End Cemetery and Chapels. That includes the monuments, buildings, records, green spaces, adjacent pool and allotments and overall environment.

 

Events

From litter picks and planting trees, to helping hedgehogs and recording memorials, our events are always fun, friendly and suitable for most ages! We also have a number of measured walks you can follow in various areas of the cemetery.

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Become a Friend!

 

Friends of Brandwood Cemetery is run purely by unpaid volunteers and we welcome your help!  Whether you have family laid to rest here, you are a concerned local resident or are interested in conservation, we need you!

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About the Cemetery

On 13 April 1899 George Tallis, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, opened Brandwood End Cemetery.

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Can you spare a couple of hours?

Litter picks are a great way to get some fresh air!

Latest News

Grave Gardeners Session

November 6, 2025

Reminder to our lovely team of gardeners. the next Grave Gardening Session is this Saturday the 8th November .Meet at the lodge at 11am.  Why not join us for some chat and a workout? Read more

Nat West Bank make an impression!

November 6, 2025

A small team of Nat West staff made a huge impression on two areas where graves have been hidden for years. Well done to them as they achieved a lot in their day with us. Lets look forward to their next visit.   Read more

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 2025

October 23, 2025

This years REMEMBRANCE SERVICE will take place in Brandwood End Cemetery on                                               Sunday 9th November at 10.45am Deacon David Fairbotham will lead a short service. This will… Read more

New Commonwealth War Grave Headstone

October 23, 2025

CWGC have recently installed two headstones in Birmingham for previously non-commemorated First World War casualties. Sadly, there was no response to the appeal for relatives to come forward. Signalman Scrivens at Birmingham (Lodge Hill) Cemetery, Private Bentley at Birmingham (Brandwood End) Cemetery. Private Bentley will now be included in the… Read more

Cemetery looking spick and span…..

October 23, 2025

The Friends would like to give a shout out to our volunteers that have done the usual seasonal oiling of our benches in the Civilian Garden area on the main drive. Can we also  highlight the grass in that area, which is  box cut and keeps this burial area looking… Read more

Resurfacing in the Cemetery

October 23, 2025

Good news this week as contractors have undertaken some resurfacing of the roadway  adjacent to sections 32-38. It is good to see that these repairs were not the usual patching but full replacement of the uneven surface. Read more