Can we just reiterate the published opening times at Brandwood End during these unusual times. They are 4.30-6.30pm , seven days a week. I understand, from some visitors, that they have been told by Bereavement staff that the gates may be open additional hours on days when there is not a funeral but obviously that …
This busy Woodpecker can often be seen in the Cemetery. Here he is on a feeder in a back garden adjacent to the cemetery.
Several members have shared beautiful photos of plants, trees and wildlife in Brandwood End. Here are some taken by one of our members. Thank you Wendy!
In 2012 a member of our committee visited a cemetery in New Orleans. Due to the land being ‘swamp land’ the deceased can’t be buried underground as they could either resurface when the ground was flooded due to storms or washed away. People are buried in these family tombs instead. The tomb would initially hold …
As Secretary of the Friends can I just make an appeal to all our followers. Bereavement Service Office and Ground staff are under extraordinary pressure at this time, as are Funeral Directors. They have to deal with loved ones who are having to comply with unusual regulations in hospital, and then at burial. This is …
Following Government guidelines relating to allowing next of kin access to graves, Brandwood End Cemetery will be opening daily, including weekends, for 2 hours from 4.30- 6.30pm. This period is to allow relatives to visit graves for maintenance etc and not for general exercise use. The Cemetery Manager asks for your understanding in this unusual …
At this time we have many members making their annual membership payment. Can I just mention that when you make an electronic payment or set up a standing order you will need to use our full name: Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery- as any shortening of this account name may result in an electronic …
Staff were on duty at the gate of the cemetery today as they prepared for the arrival of a funeral hearse. They still have had no instructions relating to public access or allowing limited access for loved ones to visit graves. Please remember that ground staff do not make the decisions and they must abide …
Whatever you are celebrating – be it Passover, Easter or simply spring – stay as well and as safe as possible and may you always receive the special blessing that comes with the love and support of family, friends and neighbours – we are thinking of you all.
In these unusual times we are thinking of our friends at 202 Field Hospital, as we are sure they will be in the front line and busy!! For the last couple of years we have enjoyed working with them in the cemetery as they helped clear graves of shrubbery and place poppy crosses. We hope …