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.
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!
About the Cemetery
On 13 April 1899 George Tallis, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, opened Brandwood End Cemetery.
Latest News
‘Bathe in Nature’ going ahead.
September 17, 2025Today’s walk will still take place as hopefully the weather will improve. Dress appropriately. Read more
Bench by Bench in Brandwood End.
September 16, 2025The Friends have several ‘walks’ that we lead but here is one, designed by one of our committee members (Tricia Windspur) , that you can follow on your own. Why not wait for a sunny day and take a stroll resting ‘Bench by Bench’ to enjoy the surroundings. Every view is different and at a quiet time you may be surprised by the wildlife you may spot. Link to follow shortly
HERITAGE OPEN EVENTS.
September 16, 2025Welcome to Heritage Open Week. Some space left tomorrow . Bathe in Nature…the 17th September at 10.30am. Bathe in Nature. A chance to enjoy a stroll around the cemetery whilst enjoying affirming and calming music via headphones. We still have a few spaces. Meet opposite the Lodge on the main… Read more
Volunteer hours
September 9, 202532 volunteers completed 171 hours in the cemetery in August. Several volunteers visited more than once and worked on various projects. Our heartfelt thanks for all their support. Read more
The ‘Howells’ work on…….
September 9, 2025Ray and Sue Howell are Friends of the cemetery and work mainly in the Civilian Garden. This week Ray took to tidying the top of the hedge, which had already grown since the BCC Maintenance Team reduced its height! Sue was equally busy trying to tidy up access to the… Read more
Chapel view improved.
September 9, 2025What a difference a ‘cut hedge’ can make. Next time you are in the cemetery have a look at the area inside the Chapel Fence. The hedge had become well out of control but the Grounds Maintenance team, who cut the grass, pitched in and now it is neat and… Read more