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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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