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!

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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

Winter Tree Walk Reminder

February 8, 2025

Please  come and support our Winter Tree Walk. Tomorrow, Sunday 9th. 11am at the Lodge. Wrap up warm and wear stout footwear. See you there?  Read more

Our 20th Anniversary

January 31, 2025

Alongside the above project we are also working with the Tree Officer and Bereavement Service staff to plant some suitable trees that will deal with future climate issues. We need to replenish tree stocks to maintain our Grade 2 Listed Garden status. We hope to fund this through grants and… Read more

Grave Gardening session

January 27, 2025

Fancy some free outdoor exercise? Why not join us at a gardening session clearing graves and shrubbery ? The next Grave Gardeners Session will be on Sunday February 2nd. Meet at 11am by the Lodge on the Main Drive. Some people stay about 2 hours but others Remember to stay… Read more

Winter Tree Walk

January 27, 2025

Join the Friends of Brandwood End as we take a look at our trees in their Winter clothes. Committee member Malcolm Jacques will tell you a few different facts and help you spot which tree is which when they are not in leaf !! Sunday 9th February  11am – 12.15pm … Read more

Can you help us?

January 27, 2025

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Cemetery Gates Closed.

January 24, 2025

In line with the high winds Saturday the cemetery gates were closed for safety reasons. Unfortunately there were a few branches and at least one tree that have been affected again by the high winds.  Luckily for us the Tree Surgeons were quick to act and have spent yet another… Read more