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.

January 12, 2025

JOIN US FOR A WINTER TREE WALK Trees look so different during the Winter months. Bark, twigs and buds help to identify them. Join Malcolm Jacques as he revisits some of our Summer tree walk and adds a few more trees to this wonderful Winter Tree Walk. SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY.… Read more

Winter sunlight.

January 10, 2025

No words needed……. Read more

Storm Damage Clearance Continues

January 10, 2025

The Tree Surgeons have been working daily in the cemetery to cut up and remove trees that were felled in the latest storms. Of the 17+ trees brought down in the winds just 2 remain awaiting removal. Progress has been slow and meticulous to avoid unnecessary damage to graves that… Read more

Reminder Grave Gardeners Session Saturday 11th January

January 10, 2025

Please meet opposite the Lodge at 11am on Saturday 11th. We will be carrying on clearing some areas of the cemetery of self set trees and shrubs as well as clearing smaller fallen branches. Read more

Belated Happy New Year.

January 10, 2025

Gosh we are already nearly two weeks into the New Year. The Friends would like to wish all our supporters and followers a Prosperous and Healthy New Year, and we look forward to continue meeting you in the cemetery at various events. Read more

Kind thoughts.

January 10, 2025

A secret kind visitor has been leaving little thoughtful treasurers to brighten peoples days ! Read more