Vale Royal Crematorium

09/09/2026

A funeral plan provider should offer value to your business, not create additional costs.

At Westerleigh Funeral Plans, we work with funeral directors to provide a competitive funeral plan solution, while helping keep families and funerals local.

With no annual regulatory contribution fees, low admin fees on plans sold and a Guaranteed Cremation Fee at any Westerleigh Crematorium, we’re focused on making our partnership work for funeral directors.

Get in touch today: [email protected]

‘Westerleigh Funeral Plans’ is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DPFL) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289.

04/09/2026

At Westerleigh Funeral Plans we are committed to supporting our funeral director partners to help keep funerals local.

Unlike other funeral plan providers, our admin fees on plans sold are low, and we don’t charge our partners any annual regulatory contribution fees.

If you’re a funeral director looking for a competitive funeral plan partner, let’s talk.

📩 Get in touch to find out more - [email protected]

‘Westerleigh Funeral Plans’ is a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited (DPFL) and Distinct Cremations Limited (DCL). DFPL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289.

04/09/2026

The team here at Vale Royal Crematorium are so proud to be able to offer the Supervenue and the Canvas Wall as a choice to our families for a uniquely personal funeral service. 🕊

We asked the team here what their favourite Canvas wall was and why.🧐

Which of the Canvases that you have seen are your favourite? Do you share your favourite with a member of the team?

Please let us know. ⌨

04/09/2026

Have you always wanted to use your transferable leadership skills in a role where what you do can truly make a difference every day?

We currently have four Site Manager vacancies available across Westerleigh Group.

Leading one of our sites is about much more than day-to-day management. You’ll lead and develop a close-knit team, take ownership of your site’s operations and performance, build strong relationships with families and Funeral Directors, and help shape a place that plays an important role within its local community.

No two days are the same, and there’s plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas and creativity to the role, from developing the site and its grounds to creating opportunities for the local community to come together.

You may not have considered a career in our industry before, but if you’re an experienced leader looking for a role with purpose, responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about our current vacancies and apply via our careers website by searching for 'site manager' in the keyword search bar: https://ow.ly/V2jm50ZJj8e

03/09/2026

Our amazing gardener Mark has been spending the past couple of weeks giving some well needed love to our new memorial sample area🪦

Now, you can find a range of different memorial choices for your loved one located directly outside of our office🕊️

For more information, please follow the link - https://www.valeroyalcrematorium.co.uk/memorials/

01/09/2026

Our Open Day on Saturday 19th September between 10am-2pm is an opportunity for you to visit the site, learn what happens behind the scenes and tour our state-of-the-art facilities.

No booking is required, we look forward to seeing you soon!

30/08/2026

Today marks National Grief Awareness Day, and we’re thinking of everyone who is grieving the loss of someone they love.

Grief is different for everyone, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. Sometimes, taking a quiet moment to remember someone special can mean a lot. 💙

Our grounds remain open this weekend across our sites. Please visit our website for opening times if you’d like to take a quiet moment to remember someone special.

30/08/2026

Today marks National Grief Awareness Day, and we’re thinking of everyone who is grieving the loss of someone they love.

Grief is different for everyone, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. Sometimes, taking a quiet moment to remember someone special can mean a lot. 💙

Our grounds remain open this weekend. Please visit our website for opening times if you’d like to take a quiet moment to remember someone special.

27/08/2026

This Sunday 30 August, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of grief and encourage more open conversations about loss and bereavement.

Grief is different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no set amount of time that it should take. Sometimes, simply knowing that someone is there to listen can make a real difference.

National Grief Awareness Day is a reminder to be kind, patient and understanding towards those who may be grieving – including those whose loss may have happened many months or even years ago.

It can also be an opportunity to remember those we have lost and to talk about the memories that keep them close to us.

This Sunday, why not take a moment to check in with someone who may be grieving, or simply take some time to remember someone special. 💙

Our recent research explores people’s experiences and preferences around funerals, including the importance of personalisation and meaningful ways to say goodbye. Read the full research here: https://ow.ly/kotZ50ZG6k3

27/08/2026

This Sunday, 30 August, is National Grief Awareness Day, an opportunity to recognise the many different ways people experience and navigate grief, and to encourage more open conversations about loss.

At Westerleigh Group, we know that every person’s experience of grief is different. There is no single way to grieve, and no set timeline for how long it should take.

Earlier this month, we shared new research exploring people’s experiences and preferences around funerals. The findings highlight just how important meaningful, personal funerals can be in helping families come together, say goodbye and begin to navigate life after loss.

As a group, we are committed to supporting families not only at the time of a funeral, but by helping to create spaces where conversations around death, loss and remembrance feel a little easier.

Read more about the research here: https://ow.ly/N9JH50ZFFlr

25/08/2026

When funeral wishes are not fully understood, families can be left feeling lost at the very moment they need support. Carla's story is a reminder that conversations, personal choices and local care can make a lasting difference.

https://youtu.be/hdGww1vzqmo?si=dLGqGBrRBbvcn93c

One family shares their personal experience and why understanding a...

17/08/2026

A fantastic achievement for The Vale Crematorium at Evesham🎉

We’re delighted to share that The Vale Crematorium at Evesham has been shortlisted as a finalist for Crematorium of the Year at the prestigious Good Funeral Awards.

The awards, run by the Association of Green Funeral Directors, recognise excellence, dedication and innovation across the funeral sector.

Being named a finalist is a wonderful recognition of the care, professionalism and commitment shown by the whole team at The Vale, who work tirelessly to support families and provide exceptional service when it matters most.

The winner will be announced at the Good Funeral Awards in Berkshire this October. 🤞

Congratulations to Catherine and her team at The Vale!

13/08/2026

Work is continuing to move forward at both our new crematorium developments in Cramlington and Vale of York.

At Great North Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, the chapel roof is now fully boarded and ready for membranes, while work continues on the gable end. Electrical works are progressing inside the chapel, alongside window installation and further works to the cremator room, where ceiling boarding is nearing completion.

At Vale of York Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, block paving and external works are progressing, while first-fix electrical and mechanical works continue internally. The cremator room is also taking shape, with high-level painting complete and ceiling boarding underway.

It’s great to see both projects continuing to progress, with each development moving closer to completion. We look forward to sharing further updates as work continues.

23/07/2026

There's no right or wrong way to say goodbye. Every family deserves the opportunity to create a meaningful farewell.

https://youtu.be/xFC65kRbGRw?si=SrV1weHrCVd3CMHr

She lived life in colour — and her farewell reflected it. This film...

15/07/2026

We're proud that our support extends beyond the services we provide to families every day.

Through our corporate charity partnerships, we're helping organisations make a real difference to people, communities and the environment.

Our latest Charity Impact Report's from Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children, Child Bereavement UK, Cruse Bereavement Support and World Land Trust showcases just some of what these partnerships have achieved over the past year, from supporting more than 250,000 bereaved adults, children and young people, to enabling free bereavement support for families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and funding the protection of 1,354.5 acres of vital wildlife habitat.

We're incredibly grateful for the life-changing work they do and are honoured to support their missions.

Take a look through the report below to see the difference these partnerships are making.