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

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

Weather Affects Grave Gardeners event 27th June.

June 26, 2026

This Saturday the 27th June is one of the scheduled dates for our Grave Gardeners to meet on site but, as everyone will be aware, there is a heatwave at the moment. Many of the regulars have decided not to attend for health reasons and we think this is pretty… Read more

HSBC Bank staff back to help again.

June 26, 2026

This is the third time we have welcomed HSBC staff to the cemetery to assist with the clearing of shrubbery from graves. Many corporate companies allow their staff one or two days a year to undertake projects in the community. FBEC are very pleased that HSBC have continued to support… Read more