We were so sad to have to cancel our normal Remembrance Day Service but were heartened to see so many people throughout the day stopping to pay their respects at the Cross of Sacrifice. Members of our committee laid wreaths at the Cross and also at the WW1 Memorial. …
As we approach 11am today can I remind you that we have decided not to hold our usual Service of Remembrance following advice from The Director of Public Heath. This does not mean that our thoughts are not all collectively on those that were lost as a result of conflicts. Deacon David , who usually …
Urgent update. IT IS WITH REGRET THAT THE FRIENDS OF BRANDWOOD END HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL THE USUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE IN BRANDWOOD END. WE HAD HOPED TO HOLD A SMALLER EVENT BEHIND LOCKED GATES BUT FOLLOWING ADVICE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR BIRMINGHAM, DR JUSTIN VARNEY, WE HAVE DECIDED NOT TO ENCOURAGE …
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 …
Can we confirm that this entrance should always be open at the same time as the main gate. Please advise Bereavement staff at Kings Norton if you find it locked. FBEC have a notice board on the right as you enter and we would ask, that if you predominantly use this entrance, you check this …
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.
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 …
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. …
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.
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 …