Events
From litter picks to helping hedgehogs, our events are always fun, friendly and suitable for most ages!
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!
About the Cemetery
On 13 April 1899 George Tallis, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, opened Brandwood End Cemetery.
Latest News
Cancelled Litter Pick
June 2, 2020The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery should have been holding their quarterly litter pick this Sunday coming but, under the present circumstances, we have decided to cancel it. It is probable that it would involve a group of more than 6 people, most of whom would fall into vulnerable categories!… Read more
Wildlife making themselves known !
June 2, 2020Munjac Deer have been making themselves known in and around the area of the cemetery and the pool. They were heard more than seen a lot in the past, but sightings have been rare of late. The deer you can see in the picture below is a Roe deer and… Read more
Remembering Dunkirk.
May 26, 2020Between the 26th of May and the 4th of June 1940 over 300,000 British and allied troops were evacuated through the combined efforts of the Royal Navy and 700 ‘Little Ships’. The evacuation was ultimately a success rescuing a far greater number than the 45,000 expected. In excess of 330,000… Read more
Movement for Good- fundraiser.
May 20, 2020Please nominate FBEC to receive a £1,000 award by using the link below. 500 selected charities will each receive a £1,000 award. Type in the charity number on the form: 1114333 to make a nomination One charity nomination per person The current awards phase ends Sunday 24th May. Our thanks… Read more
New Royal Mail Stamps
May 10, 2020To mark the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the UK Royal Mail has created a set of 12 stamps to reflect the mixed emotions people felt as news of the war’s end became known. Collectively the stamps cover the concepts of Celebration; Return and Remembrance.… Read more
VE Day-75
May 7, 2020This year we are commemorating 75 years since the end of the Second World War. VE Day took place on 8 May 1945, the day after Nazi Germany surrendered. It marked the end of nearly six years of conflict in Europe during which time many thousands of people had contributed… Read more