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

A great sunny Litter Pick

September 6, 2026

Our thanks to the 13 volunteers who helped with today’s Litter Pick. Together we collected 18 bags of mainly wind blown litter. It was noticeable that the squirrels and birds have created havoc in some areas as they desperately searched for water during the hot weather. It’s hard to know… Read more

6th September Litter Pick.

September 5, 2026

Our September Litter Pick takes place tomorrow, the 6th . Everyone welcome. Meet on the main drive opposite the Lodge ready to set off at 10am. We have the pickers and the bags so come along for a stroll around in the sunshine whilst helping to keep the cemetery litter free.  … Read more

Heritage open walk in nature

August 22, 2026

Stroll amid the nature of the cemetery accompanied by a soundtrack of music across the ages and genres. Shelley will be repeating last year’s well attended, and enjoyed, event with a new music selection. Email us on friendsofbec@gmail.com to book a place or ring 07811393259. SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 11AM Read more

Grave Gardeners

August 22, 2026

Come and join our friendly group as we continue to help tidy the green areas of the cemetery. Read more

Heritage Open Week almost open for booking.

August 6, 2026

The Friends will be repeating last years very successful walks but revamped to cover new grave and new music! To find out more you can search information on the Heritage Open Site by searching Brandwood End or follow the links below. Brandwood End Cemetery – Who lies beneath  This event… Read more

Where did July go!

August 6, 2026

What a dry few months we have had! The cemetery is bone dry and towards the end of the month we did experience a small grass fire following a blaze in a nearby property but it was very quickly brought under control by local neighbours with hoses and buckets. A… Read more