Find a natural burial ground in the UK. We’ve put together this list to help you find options near you.
You’ll find privately-run and council-run green burial sites on this list. We’ve also included woodland and meadow options. Keep in mind that each burial ground will have its own rules about memorials, whether you can scatter or bury ashes, and whether you can reserve a plot. Make sure to check with the burial ground that they can offer the kind of burial and memorial you want.
Natural burial grounds in England
England is home to a variety of natural burial grounds from Northumbria to Cornwall.
Bedfordshire
St Albans Woodland Burial Ground
This woodland is based in the St Albans diocese in Bedford but is open to anyone in the UK. It’s run by a charitable trust that’s committed to restoring the environment and regularly planting new trees.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://woodlandburialtrust.com/index.php
Phone: 01234 342613
Address: Church Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2JP
Norse Road Crematorium & Cemetery
Norse Road Crematorium & Cemetery is run by Bedford council. The main cemetery offers a wide range of burial options, this includes a woodland burial area for natural burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown
Website: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/deaths/funerals-burials-and-cremations/norse-road
Phone: 01234 718150
Address: Bereavement Services, The Cemetery Complex, 104 Norse Road, Bedford, MK41 0RL
Berkshire
Acorn Ridge
Based just outside Newbury, this burial ground has views of the hills and meadows of the Berkshire countryside. Acorn Ridge doesn’t allow gravestones but you can have a small Portland stone marker inscribed with name and date.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.acornridge.co.uk/index.htm
Phone: 01635 255441
Address: Acorn Ridge, Redhill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0JN
Sheepdrove Burial Wood
The Sheepdrove Burial Wood is part of an organic farm in the Berkshire countryside. The farm also has a green events venue where you can hold a ceremony before the burial if you’d like to.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://sheepdrove.com/natural-burial/
Phone: 01488 674747
Address: Sheepdrove Rd, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7UX
Bristol
Arnos Vale Woodland Burial Woodland
Located next to Arnos Park in Bristol, Arnos Vale Woodland Burial grounds are open to people of all religions. It’s also possible to bury ashes in the woodland.
Can you reserve a plot? Generally, no, although in some circumstances it may be allowed. Contact the burial ground to discuss.
Website: https://arnosvale.org.uk/cemetery/woodland-burial/
Phone: 01179 719117
Address: Bath Rd, Arno's Vale, Bristol, BS4 3EW
Memorial Woodlands Bristol
Based near Thornbury, Memorial Woodlands can provide a full funeral service with burial, a simple service or an unattended burial. The woodlands also has dedicated areas for Muslim and Jewish burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.memorialwoodlands.com/
Phone: 01454 414999
Address: Earthcott Green, Nr Thornbury, Bristol,BS35 3TA
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Vale
Aylesbury Vale is a tranquil spot for a meadow burial. It’s possible to have a memorial plaque or a memorial tree dedicated to the person who has died. The site also offers pet burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/aylesbury-vale/
Phone: 07736 526941
Address: Stockwell Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 9UG
Chesham Bois Woodland Burial Ground
Chesham Bois is a council-run woodland burial site in Buckinghamshire. The burial ground doesn’t allow grave markers, although you can request permission to plant flowers on the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.cheshamboispc.org.uk/services/burial-grounds/woodland-burials/
Phone: 01494 432585
Address: Bois Moor Road, Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1SU
Greenacres Chiltern
Greenacres Chiltern offers woodland burials and funeral services. It’s also possible to have a cremation service at the woodland. This burial site allows memorials to mark the grave, including memorial plaques, posts and trees.
Can you reserve a plot for future use? Unknown.
Website: https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/chiltern-burial-services/
Phone: 01494 872158
Address: Potkiln Lane, Jordans, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2XB
Olney Green Burial Ground
Olney Green Burial Ground has spaces for both woodland and meadow burials. It’s possible to have a memorial to mark the grave. This could be a plaque, a post or a memorial bench.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://olneygreenburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01234 241808
Address: Yardley Road, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5EH
Parkside Woodland Burial Ground
This woodland burial ground is part of the Parkside Cemetery, which is run by the local council. The site allows a small marker to mark each plot – no large memorials are allowed.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/deaths-and-inquests/find-a-cemetery-or-crematorium/parkside-cemetery/
Phone: 01753 523744
Address: Windsor Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8SS
Cambridgeshire
Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Ground
Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Ground is run by the Arbory Trust, which is a registered charity. This burial ground is open for use by people across the UK and of any religion. There is a lodge which can be used to hold funeral services.
Can you reserve a plot? No.
Website: https://www.arborytrust.org/
Phone: 01223 303874
Address: Cumberton Road, Barton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BA
Cheshire
Friends of Nature Burial Ground
Based in the Cheshire countryside, the Friends of Nature Burial Ground is within easy reach of Manchester and Merseyside. The burial ground takes its name from a Quaker burial ground which can be found on one corner of the site. It’s possible to bury cremated remains on the site, but scattering of ashes isn’t allowed.
Can you reserve a plot? No.
Website: https://www.burialswithnature.co.uk/
Phone: 0161 432 2131
Address: Newton Hall Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16 7LJ
Woodland Cemetery, Worsley
Woodland Cemetery is located within easy reach of Manchester city centre. Full burials and ashes burials are allowed on the site. There is a separate memorial garden for babies.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: http://www.woodlandcemetery.co.uk/
Phone: 0161 790 1300
Address: Woodland Cemetery City Road, Ellenbrook, Worsley, Manchester M28 1BD
Monument Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Based on the Barnston Estate, Monument Meadow is an award-winning natural burial site. It offers meadow burials and also allows scattering of ashes.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://monumentmeadow.co.uk/
Phone: 07725 073596
Address: Chester Road, Farndon, Cheshire, CH3 0HW
Swanlow Park Cemetery
Swanlow Park Cemetery is a natural burial site in the Cheshire countryside. It’s also possible to bury ashes on the site. Memorials, including memorial benches, are also allowed.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Phone: 07736 928468
Address: Swanlow Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4DX
Cornwall
Atlantic Rest Natural Burial
Atlantic Rest is a natural burial ground on the Devon/Cornwall border. Burying ashes on the site is allowed but scattering of ashes isn’t. It’s also possible to have a memorial plaque or tree. On clear days, the burial ground has views of the sea.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.atlantic-rest.co.uk/
Phone: 01288 381 836
Address: Penlow Field, Woolley, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9PP
Pentiddy Natural Burials
Located on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Pentiddy Natural Burials is part of the Pentiddy Woods environmental project. It has a roundhouse for funeral services or gatherings after the burial. Scattering ashes isn’t allowed on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://pentiddy.co.uk/naturalburials/
Phone: 01579 362430
Address: Attwood Lane, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5QU
Penwith Woodland Burial
The Penwith Woodland Burial site offers natural burials, burial of ashes and scattering of ashes. The planting of a new tree is included with all burials. Slate burial markers are used to mark graves, if this is something you’d like. The site also has a wild memorial garden and a Coach House for holding ceremonies.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://penwithwoodlandburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01736 731310
Address: Rose Farm, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6AN
Yealmpton Woodland Burial
Yealmpton is a green burial ground with views across Dartmoor. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes are all offered on site. There’s also the option to have a memorial plaque.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: http://woodlandburial.org.uk/
Address: Yealmpton Woodland Burial Association, Yealmpton, PL8 2NL
County Durham
Blue House Woodland Burials
Blue House Woodland Burial ground is a 25-acre site located between Teeside and County Durham. The burial ground is family-run and allows burial of coffins and ashes. It’s possible to arrange burials on a Saturday or Sunday for an additional fee.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://bluehousewoodlandburials.co.uk/
Phone: 07932 049107
Address: Blue House Farm, Hart, County Durham, TS27 3BQ
Seven Penny Meadow
Seven Penny Meadow is a natural burial ground with views across the Derwent Valley. Attended and unattended burials are offered, and there is a lodge for holding a funeral service on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.goasyouplease.com/packages/seven-penny-meadow/
Phone: 01670 730303
Address: Longclose Bank, Medomsley, County Durham, DH8 6BA
Cumbria
Dalton Woodland Burial Ground
Dalton Natural Woodland Burial Ground is set in mature woodland at the foot of Dalton Crags in Burton-in-Kendal. The site offers graveside burial services – these can be religious or non-religious depending on your beliefs. Only slate grave markers are allowed as memorials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.daltonwoodlandburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01524 782442
Address: Dalton Hall, Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria, LA6 1NJ
Memotrees
Memotrees is a natural burial ground in Cumbria. It offers a site for burials and burying ashes and to commemorate the person with a tree. Pet burials are also offered on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.memotrees.co.uk/
Phone: 07831 873453
Address: Bridge End Farm, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3BJ
Derbyshire
Apperknowle Natural Burial Ground
Apperknowle Natural Burial Ground opened in Autumn 2021. It has views over the Drone Valley and out towards the Peak District. There is an open-sided shelter if you want to hold a ceremony at the burial ground. It’s possible to bury ashes on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.peacenaturalburials.co.uk/locations/apperknowle
Phone: 01142 530505
Address: High Street, Apperknowle, Derbyshire, S18 4BD
Dale Hill Natural Burial Ground
Dale Hill Natural Burial Ground is located on the Locko Estate in the Derbyshire countryside. The aim of the site is to create a new nature reserve which is developed through careful planting of new trees and plants. Each burial and memorial on the site adds to this environment. You can use a stone grave marker or plant a memorial tree on the site. Currently only graveside services are possible on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://natural-burial.co.uk/
Phone: 07715 659901
Address: Dale Road, Ockbrook, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BN
Golden Valley Woodland Burial Ground
Based on Butterley Country Park, Golden Valley Woodland Burial Ground offers a natural burial in the Derbyshire countryside. The woodland is located close to a heritage railway line – Golden Valley offers the option of having a railway-themed burial. Full burials and burial of ashes can take place on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.peacenaturalburials.co.uk/locations/golden-valley
Phone: 0800 0930505
Address: Newlands Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE66 4ES
Devon
Barnstaple Green Burial
Located in the North Devon countryside, Barnstaple Green Burial offers full burials and burial of ashes. It’s also possible to plant a memorial tree on the grave. Over time, the site is being developed to include an orchard.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://barnstaplegreenburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01271 322993
Address: 1 Broady Strap, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2NP
Beer Cross Woodland Burials
Beer Cross is located on the edge of Dartmoor. The site is former pastureland that has been planted with 3,500 deciduous trees. Full burials and the burial of ashes is allowed on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.beercrosswoodlandburials.co.uk/
Phone: 01363 877807
Address: Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2RY
Bidwell Woodland Burial
Bidwell Woodland Burial site has views over Dartmoor and South Hams. The woodland itself has a wide variety of trees including native and exotic species. There are also many wildflowers and herbs.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.bidwellwoodland.co.uk/
Phone: 07973 459065
Address: Cummings Pond Lane, Rattery, Devon, TQ10 9LU
Crossways Woodland Burials
Crossways offers a place for natural burials in the Devon countryside. It’s also possible to scatter ashes on the site. There is a log cabin for holding a funeral service on site and you can also plant a tree to remember the person who has died.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.crosswayswoodlandburials.co.uk/
Phone: 01647 24382
Address: Crossways Farm, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6JD
Hackpen Natural Burial Ground
Hackpen is a family-run burial ground on the edge of the Blackdown Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. The site is also part of the Mellow Valley smallholding – as well as producing food, Mellow Valley offers wellbeing activities and bereavement support through nature.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://mellowgrove.org.uk/hackpen-natural-burials/
Phone: 07759 839877
Address: Hackpen Hill, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3LU
Littleham Natural Burial Ground
Littleham Natural Burial Ground is part of the Churchyard of Littleham Church. It’s open to people off all faiths. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? No.
Leaflet: https://exmouthcoastalchurches.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Natural-Burials-Leaflet.pdf
Phone: 01395 263681
Address: Littleham Village, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2RQ
Mole Valley Green Burial Ground
Mole Valley is located next to a natural woodland and an organic farm. Religious and non-religious ceremonies are welcome on the site. After each burial, a tree is planted on the grave – over time, this will become a mature woodland.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.mole-valley-green-burial-ground.co.uk/
Phone: 01769 574512
Address: Woodhouse Farm, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4JH
Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Sharpham Meadow is open to anyone in the UK for religious or non-religious funerals. You can also have a burial without a service at all. The site is run by the Sharpham Trust, a charity that is responsible for looking after the Sharpham Estate. As well as the grave sites, family and friends can also remember loved ones by gathering around the fire circle, a specially commissioned piece by artist Robin Lacey.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.sharphamtrust.org/natural-burials
Phone: 01803 732055
Address: Sharpham House, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7UT
South Hams Natural Burial Ground
South Hams is a family-run natural burial ground in Devon. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes are all offered on the site. It’s possible to have either a memorial tree or bench as a way to remember your loved one too.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.southhamsnaturalburialground-avetongifford.com/
Phone: 07734 742177
Address: Lower Cross Park, Osbourne Newton, Aveton Gifford, Devon, TQ7 4PE
Dorset
Dorset Downs Natural Burial Ground
Dorset Downs is a burial meadow located between chalkland hills and sweeping valleys. The site is 5 miles from Dorchester. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site. It’s also possible to have a pet’s ashes buried with their owner.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/dorset-downs/
Phone: 01305 564075
Address: Roman Road, Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9ET
Ham Down Woodland Burial Ground
Ham Down is a 2-acre natural burial ground on land that used to be a vineyard. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site. You can also choose to plant a tree on the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.thecrt.co.uk/ham-down-woodland-burial-ground
Address: Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0QY
Harbour View Woodland Burial Ground
Harbour View is a natural burial ground in Dorset. There is also a funeral home and crematorium on the site, as well as reception rooms for holding a wake. Tapper Funeral Services owns Harbour View and is able to arrange the full funeral service for you.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk/harbour-view
Phone: 01202 630111
Address: Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6AN
Higher Ground Meadow
Higher Ground Meadow offers woodland or meadow burials in the Dorset countryside. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: http://www.highergroundmeadow.co.uk/
Phone: 01935 891245
Address: Underhill Farm, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0PA
Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground
Hinton Park is a woodland burial ground and funeral director in Dorset. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes are all offered on the site. The on-site funeral director is only available to people who are arranging a burial at Hinton Park.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.hintonparkwoodlandburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01425 278910
Address: Wyndham Road, Hinton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7EJ
Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground
Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is a natural site for full burials and ashes burials near the Dorset coast. Scattering ashes is also allowed on the site. The burial ground also has an on-site funeral director.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.pooleandwimbornewoodlandburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01202 88887
Address: Greenhill Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RG
Essex
Comb Meadow Burial Ground
Comb Meadow Burial Ground is owned and run by Stanway Parish Council. There is space for burial plots, burial of ashes and a meadow for scattering ashes. Families can arrange for a plaque to be added to a memorial wall.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.stanwaypc.org.uk/cemetery
Phone: 01206 542221
Address: Comb Meadow, Church Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 8LS
Crouch Valley Meadow
Phone: 07970 527892
Address: Station Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6DA
Greenacres Epping Forest
Greenacres is a natural burial site in Epping Forest. You can hold a funeral service at the graveside or in one of the halls on-site. There is also a Gathering Hall for holding a wake after the funeral.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/epping-park/
Phone: 01992 523863
Address: Kiln Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6AD
Herongate Wood
Herongate Wood is managed by a family-run funeral director. The woodland cemetery allows a range of memorials to be placed, including granite plaques, memorial wall plaques, and memorial benches.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.green-burial.co.uk/
Phone: 01277 811064
Address: Billericay Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3SE
Oakfield Wood, Wrabness
Oakfield Wood is a natural burial site in Wrabness, offering full burials and ashes burials. Instead of a short-term lease, Oakfield Wood offers permanent graves.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://oakfieldwoodwrabness.co.uk/
Phone: 01255 880521
Address: Church Road, Wrabness, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2TQ
Old Park Meadow
Old Park Meadow is a natural burial ground in the Essex countryside. There is a lodge on site for holding a funeral service or wake.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://oldparkmeadow.co.uk/
Phone: 01245 806332
Address: Coppice Lane, North End, Chelmsford, Essex, CM6 3PL
The Orchard
The Orchard is a natural burial ground in Essex. Full burials, ashes burials and the scattering of ashes are all available on the site. No memorials are allowed on graves, though it is possible to have a plaque added to a memorial bench or pergola.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Phone: 01621 854477
Address: Southminster Road, Burham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QE
Woodland Glade
Woodland Glade is a natural burial site run by Maldon Council. Memorial plinths are allowed on the site for up to 3 years. After that, the plaque is added to the memorial wall. A memorial tree is planted with every burial at Woodland Glade.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.maldon.gov.uk/info/20081/cemeteries_and_memorials/9917/woodland_glade
Phone: 01621 854477
Address: London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LJ
Feldy View Woodland Cemetery
Feldy View is run by West Mersea Town Council. Only simple wooden memorial plaques or crosses can be used to mark the grave. You can also plant wildflowers or bulbs on the site. There is a separate section for the burial of babies and children.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.westmersea.org/Feldy-View-Woodland-Cemetery
Address: Feldy View Woodland Cemetery, Firs Road, West Mersea, Mersea Island, Essex, CO5 8JR
Hampshire
Breach Farm Woodland Burial Ground
Breach Farm is a woodland burial ground in the Hampshire countryside. Full burials and ashes burials can be held on the site and a memorial tree can be planted. There is also a separate burial area for pets.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.breachfarmwoodlandburialground.co.uk/
Phone: 01264 738279
Address: Bank Top, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6BG
Greenacres Heatherley Wood
Greenacres is a natural burial ground in the Hampshire countryside. Full burial services, graveside services and direct burials are all available on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/heatherleywood-park/
Phone: 01428 715915
Address: Grayshott Road, Headley, Grayshott, Hampshire, GU35 8LA
Ibworth Woodlands Burial Ground
Located in the North Wessex Downs, Ibworth Woodlands is a one-acre site on a family-run organic farm. Plots are available for full burials and ashes.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.ibworthwood.co.uk/
Phone: 01256 850221
Address: Pitt Hall Farm Ramsdell, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG26 5RJ
South Downs Natural Burial Site
South Downs is a woodland site for full burials. There is also an eco lodge providing accommodation for guests who need to travel to the funeral.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.sustainability-centre.org/south-downs-natural-burial-site.html
Phone: 01730 823425
Address: The Sustainability Centre, Droxford Road, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1HR
Herefordshire
Humber Woodland of Remembrance
Humber Woodland is a burial ground in the Herefordshire countryside. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes are all allowed on the site. It’s also possible to plant a memorial tree or shrub.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.humberwoodland.co.uk/
Phone: 01568 760443
Address: Stoke Prior, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0NE
Isle of Wight
Springwood Woodland Burials
Springwood is a natural burial on the Isle of Wight. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site and there are a variety of native memorial trees to choose from if you’d like to mark the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.woodlandburials.com/
Phone: 01983 868688
Address: Sunnybrow, Winford Road, Newchurch,Isle of Wight, PO36 0JX
Kent
Bluebell Cemetery
Bluebell Cemetery is a natural burial ground within easy reach of Kent, South London and Surrey. There is an on-site chapel for services.
Website: https://www.bluebellcemetery.com/
Phone: 01959 533769
Address: Old London Road, Halstead, Kent, TN14 7AE
Deerton Natural Burial Ground
Deerton is a natural burial ground in the Kent countryside. This site is now full – plots are only available if you have already reserved one.
Can you reserve a plot? No. This burial ground is now full.
Phone: 01795 844222
Address: The Stables, Culnells Farm, School Lane, Iwade, Kent, ME9 8QL
Eden Valley Woodland Burial Ground
Eden Valley is situated on the Kent-Surrey border and offers plots for full burials and ashes. It’s also possible to scatter ashes on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.edenvalleyburials.org.uk/
Phone: 07802 630012
Address: Eden Valley Woodland Burial Ground, Crouch House Road, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5LG
Tenterten Cemetery
Tenterden Cemetery is a council-run cemetery with an area for woodland burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.ashford.gov.uk/outdoor-spaces/cemeteries-burials-and-memorials/our-cemeteries/tenterden-cemetery/
Address: Cranbrook Road, Tenterten, Kent, TN30 6UG
Riverview Natural Burial Ground
Riverview is a natural burial ground in Sittingbourne. Graveside services are available only as there is no hall or building on the site. Saturday burials are available for an additional fee.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://inmemoryoflife.com/product/riverview-natural-burial-ground/
Phone: 01795 844222
Address: Wardwell Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7BP
Woodland Garden Cemetery, Bybrook
Bybrook is a council-run cemetery with a woodland area for natural burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.ashford.gov.uk/outdoor-spaces/cemeteries-burials-and-memorials/our-cemeteries/bybrook-cemetery/
Phone: 01233 330472
Address: Cemetery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9JX
Lancashire
Much Hoole Woodland Burial Ground
Much Hoole is a woodland burial ground in the Lancashire countryside. It’s owned by a family-run funeral director but you are free to use your own funeral director to arrange the service if you’d prefer. There is a chapel for services on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.muchhoolewoodlandburialground.co.uk/
Phone: 01722 612900
Address: Moss House Lane, Much Hoole, Lancashire, PR4 4TD
Leicestershire
Markfield Natural Burial Ground
Markfield is a natural burial ground in Leicestershire. There are plots for burials and ashes, and it’s also possible to scatter ashes on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.markfieldnbg.uk/
Phone: 01530 412312
Address: Markfield Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB
Prestwold Natural Burial Ground
Prestwold is a natural burial ground within easy reach of Loughborough, Nottingham and Melton Mowbray. In the Cherry Glade area of the site, a new cherry tree is planted to mark each burial in this area. Full burials and ashes burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.thenaturalburialcompany.co.uk/site-locations/prestwold/
Phone: 01162 220247
Address: Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5TE
Scraptoft Natural Burial Ground
Scraptoft is a natural burial ground close to Leicester. Full burials and ashes burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.thenaturalburialcompany.co.uk/site-locations/scraptoft/
Phone: 01162 220247
Address: Keyham Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9TA
The Willows Natural Burial Ground
Based in the countryside near Charnwood, The Willows is a family-run burial ground. Full burials and ashes burials are available. It’s also possible to plant a memorial tree or arrange a memorial bench.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.willowsnaturalburialgrounds.co.uk/
Phone: 01455 888699
Address: Barsby Road, South Croxton, Leicestershire, LE7 3RZ
London
City of London Cemetery Woodland Burial
The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium has a rich history and is the final resting place of many famous people. The cemetery is open to everyone – residents and non-residents included. There are 6 acres of woodland on the site which are used for natural burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-citizenship-and-marriages/cemetery-and-crematorium/cemetery-and-crematorium-services
Phone: 02085 302151
Address: Aldersbrook Road, London, E12 5DQ
Greenacres Kemnal Park
Kemnal Park is a natural burial ground in Bromley. Full burial services, graveside services and unattended burials are available. There is a columbarium on the site for interring ashes and scattering ashes is also allowed.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/kemnal-park/
Phone: 02038 355523
Address: A20 Sidcup bypass, Chiselhurst, Bromley, London, BR7 6RR
Islington & St Pancras Cemetery
Based in the heart of London, Islington & St Pancras Cemetery has a separate area set aside for woodland burials. Only small wooden memorials are allowed in this area of the cemetery.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://iccslondon.co.uk/the-sites/islington-and-st-pancras-cemetery/burial-options/
Phone: 02075 278300
Address: 278 High Road, London, N2 9AG
Twickenham Cemetery, Whitton
Twickenham Cemetery is run by Richmond Council. The site has an area set aside for natural burials where full burials and ashes burials are available. No memorials are allowed on the graves, although a tree or other plant may be planted by the cemetery staff.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website:https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/cemeteries/burial_options/the_natural_burial_area
Phone: 02088 764511
Address: Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, London, TW2 6LD
Lincolnshire
Beech Wood Green Burial
Beech Wood Green Burial ground is part of the Boston Woods Trust. The site has been planted with more than 4,000 native trees and there are 14 wildflower glades. Full burials and ashes burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.bostonwoods.co.uk/green-burial
Phone: 01205 723040
Address: Fenside Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8LA
Brightwater Green Burial Ground
Brightwater is a meadow burial ground in Lincolnshire. The site is run with a focus on conservation and encouraging wildlife – in particular creating an owl habitat. The Hay Barn is a space for holding a funeral service or refreshments after the burial.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://brightwatergreenburial.co.uk/
Address: Brightwater Green Burial Meadow, Saxby, Market Rasen, Lincoln, LN8 2DQ
Brightwater Green Burial Ground
Brightwater is a site for meadow burials in the Lincolnshire countryside. Full burials and burial of ashes are offered, and there is also a hay barn for holding services.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://brightwatergreenburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01673 878820
Address: Saxby Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 2DA
Longholt Wood
Longholt Wood burial ground is located in an ancient woodland in Lincolnshire. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site. There is also an area for pet burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://longholt-wood.co.uk/
Phone: 07719 272082
Address: Nocton Fen Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1DB
Norton Big Wood Natural Burial Ground
Norton Big Wood is a natural burial ground in the Lincolnshire countryside. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes are all allowed on the site. There is also a hall if you’d like to hold a ceremony before the burial.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.hillholtwood.co.uk/burials
Phone: 01636 892836
Address: Wood Lane, Norton Disney, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9QQ
Respect Woodland Green Burial Park
A woodland burial site for natural burials. Pet burials are also allowed on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://respectgb.co.uk/
Phone: 01427 612992
Address: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3AF
Temple Wood Natural Burial Ground
Temple Wood is a family-run green burial site. It’s possible to arrange a full burial, ashes burial or scattering of ashes on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://templewoodburials.com/
Phone: 07595 056969
Address: Temple Road, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0HP
Merseyside
Forget Me Not Fields Natural Burial Ground
Forget Me Not Fields is an 8-acre green burial site with views across North Wales and the River Dee Estuary. Ashes burials, full burials and pet burials are all available.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.forgetmenotfields.com/
Phone: 01516 487838
Address: Church Farm, Church Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HW
Greenacres Rainford
GreenAcres Rainford is a woodland cemetery and ceremonial park on the outskirts of St Helens. Full burial services, graveside services and direct burials are all available.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/rainford-park/
Phone: 01744 649189
Address: Blindfoot Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7HX
Greenacres Colney
GreenAcres Colney is a natural burial ground offering full burials and ashes burials. There are also a range of options for memorials
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/colney-park/
Phone: 01603 361363
Address: Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TY
Norfolk Bluebell Wood
A natural burial ground with a bluebell wood, a wildflower meadow and a newly planted area of woodland. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering ashes are all allowed on the site. There is also a hall for holding funeral or memorial services.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://norfolkbluebellwood.co.uk/
Phone: 01603 898021
Address: Old Church Road, Hainford, Norfolk, NR10 3BG
Northamptonshire
The Windmills Natural Green Burial Ground
Woodland burial ground in the Northamptonshire countryside. Offers a range of native memorial trees to choose from, as well as the option to have a wooden carved memorial.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.windmillnaturalgreenburial.co.uk/
Phone: 07891 214564
Address: Hartwell Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2JT
Northumberland
Belsay Woodland Burial Ground
This natural burial ground is owned and managed by the Belsay Estate and is nearby Belsay Hall and Castle. Full burials and ashes burials are available and there is also a pet memorial garden on the site. There is the option to use the estate’s pony and cart to bring the coffin to the burial site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.belsaywoodlandburials.com/
Phone: 01661 881206
Address: Belsay Estate Office, Belsay, Northumberland, NE20 0DX
Northumberland Woodland Burial
Northumberland Woodland Burial ground is a family-run green burial ground on the site of a former WWII RAF airbase. Full burials and ashes burials are offered and there is also a crematorium and chapel on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://northumberlandwoodlandburial.co.uk/
Phone: 07878 400366
Address: Bockenfield Wood, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9QJ
Nottinghamshire
Tithe Green Burial Ground
Tithe Green is a family-owned green burial site and woodland cemetery. It is located in Sherwood Forest.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.tithegreen.com/
Phone: 01623 882210
Address: Grange Farm, Ollerton Road, Oxton, Nottinghamshire NG25 0RG
Oxfordshire
Fairspear Natural Burial Ground
Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, in the heart of the Wychwoods, Fairspear is a natural burial ground offering full burials and ashes burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.naturalburialoxfordshire.co.uk/
Phone: 01993 878387
Address: Ascot Road, Leafield, Witney, Oxon, Oxfordshire, OX29 9NY
Henley-on-Thames Woodland Burial Ground
A developing woodland burial site offering full burials and ashes burials. There are two memorial panels within the grounds where commemorative plaques can be placed. No memorials, trees or plants can be added to individual graves.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/henley-on-thames/
Phone: 01494 881586
Address: Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PN
Rutland
Tithe Natural Burial, Ketton
Tithe Green Ketton is in the Rutland countryside, on the edge of a small village. There is both woodland and meadow land on the site, where either full burials or ashes burials can take place. It’s possible to place a memorial tree or plaque on the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.tithegreen.com
Phone: 01623 677100
Address: Luffenham Road, Ketton, Stamford, Rutland, PE9 3RN
Shropshire
Fenns Meadow Green Burial Ground
A family-run green burial ground in the Shropshire countryside. Fenns Meadow offers a place for full burials, ashes burials and the scattering of ashes. There are also a range of memorials to choose from to use as grave-markers.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.shropshiregreenburials.co.uk/
Phone: 01948 880002
Address: Alkington, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3NJ
Westhope Green Burial Ground
Westhope is a green burial ground in the Shropshire countryside. It’s set in an orchard and grazed by a flock of sheep. Stone tablets and timber plaques can be used as memorials.
Can you reserve a plot? No.
Phone: 01584 861318
Address: The Chapel, Westhope, Shropshire, SY7 9JL
South Shropshire Remembrance Park
This woodland burial ground is set in the Shropshire countryside, with views over Wenlock Edge, The Wrekin and Stretton Hills. While there's no building onsite for holding a ceremony indoors, you can hold a funeral service at the graveside. A variety of coffin types can be used at this burial ground, but headstones aren't allowed. Family plots are available on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes
Website: https://shropshirewoodlandburial.co.uk
Phone: 01584 841089
Address: South Shropshire Remembrance Park, Upper Stanway, Rushbury, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7EF
Somerset
Bath Natural Burial Meadow
Bath Natural Burial Meadow is based on the site of a former dairy farm. Ashes burials and full burials are allowed on the site and there is a memorial panel near the entrance where a plaque can be added to mark each burial.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/bath/
Phone: 01225 683128
Address: Midford Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7DE
Suffolk
Culford Woodland
Culford Remembrance Woodland is 3 miles north of Bury St Edmunds. Both ashes and full burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: http://www.woodlandburials.co.uk/culford_info.htm
Phone: 01255 880040
Address: Yhe Street, Culford, Suffolk, IP28 6TX
Gunton Woodland Burial Park
Gunton Woodland Burial Park is run by a charitable trust. Full burials, burial of ashes and the scattering of ashes are all offered on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.guntonwoodlandburial.co.uk/
Phone: 01502 581337
Address: Gunton Church Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LF
Surrey
Clandon Wood
Clandon Wood is a space for religious, spiritual or secular funerals. Full burials and ashes burials are available on site and there is a pavilion that you can hire for services or refreshments.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.clandonwood.com/
Phone: 01483 479614
Address: Epsom Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7FN
Gillian's Meadow, Brookwood Cemetery
Gillian’s Meadow is a natural burial area in Brookwood Cemetery. Brookwood is also home to many listed monuments and is the final resting place of famous people including the author Dame Rebecca West.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://brookwoodcemetery.com/136-2/
Phone: 01483 472222
Address: Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0BL
Nutfield Woodland Burial
Nutfield Woodland Burial ground is owned and run by Nutfield Parish Council. It’s located close to Redhill. Full burials and ashes burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.nutfieldpc.com/cemetery-woodland-burial/
Phone: 07722 465344
Address: Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4HA
Shamley Green Woodland Burial
Shamley Green Woodland Burial ground is between Horsham and Guildford. Full burials and burial of ashes are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.woodlandburials.co.uk/shamley_info.htm
Phone: 01255 870970
Address: Guildford Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0SQ
Warwickshire
Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground
Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground is located between Stratford upon Avon and Banbury. There is both a woodland area and a meadow area. The site has an area specifically for Muslim burials where graves are aligned to Mecca. Burials can also be organised within 48 hours when needed.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://sunrising.co.uk/
Address: Lower Tysoe, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 0DG
Greenhaven Woodland Burial Ground
Greenhaven is a woodland burial ground near Rugby. Only wooden memorials can be placed on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: http://www.greenhaven.org.uk/
Phone: 01788 860604
Address: Yelvertoft Road, Lilbourne, Rugby, CV23 0SZ
West Midlands
Temple Fields Natural Burial Ground
Temple Fields is a green burial site managed by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. The site has plots for full burials and ashes.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.temple-fields.co.uk/
Phone: 01564 77 9531
Address: Temple Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AL
Wrottesley Park Natural Burial Ground
Wrottesley Park was once part of the historic Wrottesley Hall parkland. Today it offers a tranquil location for natural burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.thenaturalburialcompany.co.uk/site-locations/wrottesley/
Phone: 01162 220247
Address: Wrottesley Park Road, Perton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 2HE
West Sussex
Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground
Clayton Wood is a green burial ground for full burials and ashes. There is also a memorial lawn for scattering ashes and a hall for holding ceremonies.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.claytonwood.co.uk/
Phone: 01273 843842
Address: Brighton Road, Clayton, West Sussex, BN6 9PD
Wiltshire
Leafy Lane Woods
A natural burial ground in the Cotswolds. Leafy Lane is in Corsham, close to Bristol and Bath. Full burials and ashes burials are available. The burial ground is owned by AJB Funeral Directors who also are also the on-site funeral director.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://leafylanewoods.co.uk/
Phone: 01249 713134
Address: Leafy Lane, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0LD
Michaels's Wood Natural Burial Ground
Natural burial ground on the Cholderton Estate on the Wiltshire-Hampshire border. Full burials and ashes burials are offered.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.woodlandburialscholderton.co.uk/
Phone: 01980 629203
Address: Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0DR
Westmill Woodland Burial Ground CIC
Green burial ground on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire border. Intimate, informal funerals, large funerals and direct burials can all be held on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Only for those who already have a family member already buried on the site or those with a terminal illness.
Website: https://www.woodlandburialwestmill.co.uk/
Phone: 01367 700615
Address: Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 8TH
Worcestershire
Westall Park Woodland Burial
A woodland burial ground in the Worcestershire countryside. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.natural-burials.co.uk/
Phone: 01386 792806
Address: Holberry Green, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6JY
Yorkshire
Brocklands Woodland Burial
Brocklands is a woodland burial ground in the Yorkshire Dales. The site is run by the Weston family who also own and manage the Cappleside Estate.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.brocklands.co.uk/
Phone: 01729 840102
Address: Cappelside House, Rathmell, Settle Yorkshire, BD24 0LJ
Priory Woods Natural Burial Ground
Priory Woods is a natural burial ground run by Hull City Council. It is part of the main Priory Woods Cemetery.
Website: https://www.hull.gov.uk/location/priory-woods-cemetery
Phone: 01482 614976
Address: Priory Road, Hull, Yorkshire, HU16 4RZ
South Yorkshire Woodland Burial Ground
Located to the east of Sheffield, the South Yorkshire Woodland Burial Ground offers shrub or wildflower burials. It’s also possible to bury ashes on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.peacenaturalburials.co.uk/locations/south-yorkshire
Phone: 08000 930505
Address: Turnshaw Road, Ulley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 3YG
Southfield Lane Cemetery
Southfield Lane Cemetery is owned and run by Rufforth with Knapton Parish Council. The burial ground is open to people across the UK. Full burials and burial of ashes is allowed on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.rufforthwithknapton-pc.gov.uk/local-services/burial-grounds/
Phone: 01904 738751
Address: Southfield Lane, Rufforth, York, Yorkshire, YO23 3QB
Speeton Village Association Natural Burial Ground
This burial ground is owned and managed by Reighton & Speeton Parish Council. Space is limited on the site and only 15 plots are allowed each year.
Can you reserve a plot? Over 60s only.
Website: https://www.reightonandspeeton.org.uk/speeton-natural-burial-ground/
Phone: 07523 328496
Address: Manor Farm, Main Street, Speeton, Yorkshire, YO14 9TD
Tarn Moor Memorial Woodland
Tarn Moor Memorial Woodland offers full burials, ashes burial and scattering of ashes. There is also space for pet burials on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.tarnmoormemorialwoodland.co.uk/
Phone: 07843 393651
Address: Grassington Road, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 2LA
The Meadow Cemetery
Meadow Cemetery is a green burial ground near Doncaster. Full burials, burial of ashes and scattering of ashes are all offered.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Phone: 01302 246437
Address: East Farm, Little Owston, Doncaster, Yorkshire, DN5 0LP
Natural burial grounds in Scotland
Scotland's countryside is home to many green burial sites.
Aberdeenshire
Clovery Woods of Rest
Green burial ground in Fyvie, offering full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.greenburials-scotland.co.uk/
Phone: 01651 891654
Address: Fyvie, Turniff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8QR
Cothiemuir Hill
Located on the historic Forbes Estate with views towards Bennachie. Full burials, burial of ashes and scattering of ashes are all available on the site. It’s possible to choose a memorial stone or memorial tree to mark the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/cothiemuir-hill/
Phone: 01975 562524
Address: Keigs, Alford Aberdeenshire AB33 8BL
Angus
CairnBrae Natural Burial Ground
CairnBrae is a green burial ground in the Angus countryside, close to Dundee. The burial ground is open to people of all faiths and also to non-residents. Full burials and ashes burials are offered.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://cairnbrae.co.uk/
Phone: 07515 287722
Address: 4 Birsay Gardens, Broughton Ferry, Dundee, Angus, DD5 3BS
Ayrshire
Craufurdland Woods
A family-run green burial site on the Craufurdland Estate. Each grave is marked by platning a native tree and there is also the option to have a stone memorial too. Funeral teas can be held at the nearby castle.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://craufurdland.co.uk/burial_ground/natural-woodland-burial-ground/
Phone: 01560 600760
Address: Craufurdland Woods Midland Farm, Fenwick KA3 6BY
Woodland Burial at Monkton & Prestwick Cemetery
Natural burial ground owned by South Ayrshire Council.
Can you reserve a plot? No.
Website: https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/30005/Cemetery-locations
Phone: 01292 222387
Address: Cemetery Main Street, Monkton, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA9 1BB
Dumfriesshire
Roucan Loch Cemetery
Roucan Loch is a natural burial ground in the Dumfriesshire countryside. There is a crematorium and chapel on site, as well as the Svalbaad – a waiting area designed in the style of a Viking longhouse. Memorial trees can be planted on the site and there is also the option to have a stone laid in remembrance of a loved one on the memorial path.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.roucanloch.co.uk/
Phone: 01387 266749
Address: Roucan Road, Collin, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 4JF
East Lothian
Binning Memorial Woodland
Natural burial ground in East Lothian. Full burials, ashes burials and the scattering of ashes are all available.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.binningwood.co.uk/
Phone: 01620 850 722
Address: Tyninghame, Near East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DU
Lanarkshire
Killearn Woodland Cemetery
Killearn Woodland Cemetery is owned and managed by Stirling Council.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/lair-purchase-and-service-charges/
Phone: 01786 237778
Address: Gartness Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G63 0NJ
Moray
Delliefure Natural Burial Ground
Delliefure is a natural burial ground surrounded by a silver birch woodland. Full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes are all allowed on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/delliefure/
Phone: 07511 684099
Address: Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, PH26 3PJ
Perthshire
Strowan Woodland Cemetery
Strowan Woodland Cemetery is an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The site provides a place for full burials, ashes burials and scattering of ashes. Graves can be marked with a granite marker.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.ecoburial.me/
Phone: 01764 656567
Address: Strowan Road, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3AT
Scottish Borders
Hundy Mundy Natural Burial Ground
Hundy Mundy is a burial ground with views across the Scottish Borders. At the top of the hill is Hundy Mundy Tower – a gothic folly that makes a striking landmark for the site. Full burials and ashes burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/hundy-mundy/
Phone: 01573 247128
Address: Nen Thorn, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7SA
Selkirkshire
Woodland Burial at Shawfield Cemetery
Shawfield Cemetery is owned and managed by the Scottish Borders Council. Only single graves are available on this site. It’s possible to have a memorial tree planted to mark the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website:https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20021/burials_and_cemeteries/559/cemeteries
Phone: 03001 001800
Address: Shawpark Road, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 4EE
Natural burial grounds in Wales
The Welsh landscape makes the country an ideal location for natural burial grounds, including woodland and meadow sites.
Carmarthenshire
Bargoed Natural Burials
Bargoed is an independent green burial ground in the West Wales countryside. Woodland and meadow burials are available on the site. Full burials and ashes burials are options. There’s no fee for scattering ashes on the site if you are with a small group of people. However, making a donation to the running of the site is encouraged.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: http://www.bargoedburials.co.uk/
Phone: 01559 370798
Address: Saron Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 5EJ
Glamorgan
Beacons Park Natural Burial Ground
A natural burial ground set in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Full burials and ashes burials are available on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: http://www.beaconspark.co.uk/
Address: Upper High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, CF48 2HP
Cardiff & The Vale Natural Burial Ground
A meadow burial ground with views towards the Garth Mountain. Full burials and the burial of ashes are both available on the site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/cardiff/
Phone: 01446 364128
Address: Coedarhydyglyn Park, St Nicholas, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF5 6SG
Gywnedd
Boduan Sanctuary Wood
Boduan offers woodland burials and ashes burials. Pets can also be buried on the site, either in their owner’s grave or in a separate pet grave. Memorial trees or Welsh slate gravestones can be used to commemorate a loved one.
Can you reserve a plot? Unknown.
Website: https://www.eternalforest.org/
Phone: 01758 612006
Address: 22 West End Parade, Pwllhelli, Gwynedd, LL53 5PN
Monmouthshire
Usk Castle Chase Natural Burials
A meadow burial ground with a stream running through it. Full burials and ashes burials are available.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/usk-castle-chase/
Phone: 01291 672563
Address: Monmouth Road, Monmouthshire, NP15 1QX
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Ground
Located between the sea and the mountains, Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Ground is a space for full burials and burial of ashes. Pet burials are also allowed on this site.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes
Website: https://www.leedam.com/locations/pembrokeshire/
Phone: 07780 764715
Address: Bridge Lane, Keeston, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6EE
Powys
Green Lane Burial Field & Nature Reserve
A green burial site in the mid-Wales countryside. Full burials and ashes burials are available. A plaque on an oak pillar can be used to mark the grave.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes
Website: https://www.greenlaneburialfield.co.uk/
Phone: 01686 630331
Address: Upper Byntalch Farm, Abermule, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6LA
Hay Meadow Burial Ground
Hay Meadow Burial Ground is a family-run natural burial site in Wales. It’s part of Busnant Farm and offers a place for full burials and ashes burials.
Can you reserve a plot? Yes.
Website: https://www.haymeadowburialground.co.uk/
Phone: 01982 570701
Address: Busnant Farm, Glascwm, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5SE
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