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! We also have a number of measured walks you can follow in various areas of the cemetery.

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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

Nature enhanced by music.

September 20, 2026

Thank you Shelley and Leaf Creative Arts for an uplifting walk through nature. Such a wonderful stroll through the cemetery in the dappled sunlight with a great group of people and music to sooth the soul. Read more

Enthralling morning.

September 19, 2026

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Reminder for Grave Gardeners.

September 18, 2026

GRAVE GARDENERS Group are  meeting up at 11am this Sunday the 20th September. Meet Steven by the Lodge at 11am Busy day, as we also have an organised ‘Walk in Nature’ as part of our Heritage Open programme. We still have places on this walk so email us on…. friendsofbec@gmail.com Read more

Let’s kick off with Who Lies Beneath.

September 15, 2026

Great start to our Heritage Open Events with a splendid walk led by Dr Josie Wall Who Lies Beneath? The weather was with us as we learnt a little more about the lives of some of those buried in the older areas of Brandwood End.  Such an interesting insight. Read more

September means Heritage Open

September 13, 2026

Heritage Open began on the 11th and runs for Just over a week. The Friends always get involved and we still have space on an added walk titled ‘Who Lies Beneath’ led by Dr Josie at 10.30 on Tuesday 15th. On Sunday 20th, Shelly from Leaf Arts will lead a… Read more

A great sunny Litter Pick

September 6, 2026

Our thanks to the 13 volunteers who helped with today’s Litter Pick. Together we collected 18 bags of mainly wind blown litter. It was noticeable that the squirrels and birds have created havoc in some areas as they desperately searched for water during the hot weather. It’s hard to know… Read more