Natural burial grounds

Simple funerals, the way you choose,
in beautiful natural surroundings

Wales: The Vale of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire
Scotland: Borders, Highlands and Aberdeenshire


Let us show you how simple it can be with our
quick guide to arranging a funeral:-

choose the natural burial ground that most appeals to you

Apply for a Plot

Choose a burial ground

Apply for a plot

   

Choose a sympathetic funeral director

Various types of eco-coffins

Choose a funeral director

Choose an eco-coffin

   

Decide on transport

Prepare the grave

Decide on transport

We will prepare the grave

coffin bearers

Lyndon playing sax at Usk

Who will carry the coffin

Do something special

   

a Christian funeral service

A non-religious

A traditional service

A non-religious
celebration

   

some flowers from your garden

arrange to plan a tree...

Bring flowers
from the garden

Plant a tree
or scatter seeds


The beauty and lasting legacy of a natural burial can be combined with whatever type of arrangements you prefer to make. Funerals are very personal occasions and should reflect the wishes, character and personality of the person concerned. Many people find great comfort in the tradition of a church ceremony, others would prefer something less conventional.

the important thing is for you to have choice.

Bluebells at Usk Castle Chase

We have chosen some of the most scenic and peaceful settings across the country to make sure that they will be special places to celebrate nature and life. The sites make as little impact on the surroundings as possible so that the natural beauty of the place is always maintained. Each site is very different and has its own atmosphere, features and individual appeal.

the Middlewood area of Hundy Mundy

Native Woodland is a member of
the Association of Natural Burial Grounds




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To speak to us
please call
0845 45 00 165
 
 

 

 

BBC News Feature
"Green burials on the rise"

BBC Wales feature - Green burials on the rise 

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YouTube
"A natural burial site is opened in the Vale of Glamorgan"

A natural burial site is opened in the Vale of Glamorgan

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BBC Radio
"The View From Here"

BBC Radio Wales - The View From Here

Marsha Mahoney interviews Native Woodland's James Leedam in Jan 2006 and speak to families about their experience of natural burial.

 
 

 

 


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