Category: Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery

October 28, 2020

Confirmation of Opening Times

Please always check the Birmingham City Council site to confirm the information below is up to date as changes can happen with little or no notice.

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/452/brandwood_end_cemetery

Due to COVID-19, visitors to cemeteries are reminded that they will still need to practice social distancing inline with government guidelines.
Current opening hours
Days Hours

Monday and Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am to 4pm
Thursday and Friday 2pm to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
UNFORTUNATELT, DUE TO ADVICE FROM THE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH FOR BIRMINGHAM , WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL OUR REMEMBRANCE SERVICE THIS YEAR. WREATHS WILL STILL BE LAID IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, BUT NOT AS PART OF A SERVICE.

October 23, 2020

Blessing of the Graves

We have been advised by St Dunstans and a number of other local Roman Catholic churches that they will NOT BE undertaking the Blessing of the Graves in Brandwood End Cemetery this year, due to COVID restrictions, but we stress that you should contact your own church for confirmation of their decision.

October 21, 2020

CEMETERY OPENING HOURS FROM OCTOBER 25TH

There is an amendment to the opening times we posted originally- the cemetery will close at 4pm at weekends. This is due to Winter opening times being adopted slightly earlier than usual.

Can we stress that it is always advisable to check the City Council web site as this is the first place that any changes will be shown. www.birmingham.gov.uk/cemeteries

At present the times are :- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2pm – 4pm Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Saturday, Sunday 10am – 4pm.

October 21, 2020

‘Screen Walls’ get their annual poppy crosses

As we draw to a close with our Poppy Cross Project it is time to remember those buried in the lawned public grave areas near the Cross of sacrifice. Those who lost their lives due to enemy action but have no individual graves are listed on the 2 screen walls facing the Cross of Sacrifice. One cross for each name.

October 20, 2020

First Grave in Brandwood End officially marked.

Our thanks to Bereavement Service staff who have produced a lovely plaque to mark the first grave following the opening of Brandwood End in 1899. The Friends had marked this spot with a temporary interpretation notice but it now has a lovely official plaque.

October 18, 2020

New cemetery times from 25th October

REMINDER. With effect from Sunday 25th October Brandwood End will have revised opening hours. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2pm – 4pm Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Saturday, Sunday 10am – 4pm. Please can you spread the word. Opening will still be later at 11.30am on Sunday 8th November to allow for a Service and wreath laying . Unfortunate this will NOT be a public event.

October 16, 2020

Change to opening hours at Brandwood End

With effect from Sunday 25th October Brandwood End will have revised opening hours. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2pm – 4pm Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Saturday, Sunday 10am – 5pm. Please can you spread the word. Opening will still be later at 11.30am on Sunday 8th November to allow for a Service and wreath laying . Unfortunate this will NOT be a public event.

October 15, 2020

Colours deepening every day.

Couldn’t resist these beautiful trees !

October 15, 2020

A new life for our notice board on the main drive.

At last we have managed to get new acrylic and a new backboard so we have been able to refurbish our very tired Notice board on the main drive. All looking good now. (It had done us proud for years)

October 7, 2020

Remembrance Service arrangements 2020

Please pass this information to anyone who would normally attend our annual Remembrance event.

The Friends deeply regret that in these strange times we are not able to hold our usual Remembrance event as we often have in excess of 100 attendees, which under Covid restrictions would not be allowed.

An alternative arrangement has been agreed, details of which are listed below.

All Brandwood End cemetery gates will remain closed to the public till 11.30am, to allow for a service and the private laying of wreaths at the Cross of Sacrifice. All the usual organisations will be invited. The cemetery gates will then be open to the public from 11.30am (after the service) till-5pm, for anyone wishing to visit family graves or pay their respects at the Cross of Sacrifice.

These arrangements follow discussions with Bereavement Service staff and we agreed on a compromise. We need to protect the public but also acknowledge the importance of the day.

Can we thank you for your understanding and trust that you will all return in 2021, when we hope things will have returned to some normality.