Crawley Borough Council has approved a plan to extend Little Trees Cemetery in Crawley, West Sussex, to ensure there is enough room for local burials for many years. The decision, made on 25 February 2026, involves a project to grow the site and prevent it from running out of space.
The council has set aside approximately £1.8 million to pay for the work, which is the second stage of the cemetery’s development. This investment was included in the latest council budget to make sure that residents can continue to bury their loved ones within their own community.
Construction crews are expected to start work on the extension on 23 March 2026. The project will include building new burial sections and improving the gardens and plants around the site.
Officials moved forward with the project after figures showed the current cemetery would be full by 2028. Without this extension, families would have had to travel to other towns for burials in just a few years.
Council Leader Michael Jones said the work is an important commitment to local people. He explained that the expansion will provide enough burial space to meet the needs of the town for decades to come.
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