Return to Earth, naturally

Woodland burial or green burial is not for everyone but if you love the countryside and care for the environment it offers you a real choice to do something positive at the end of your life.

A natural burial is an environmentally sustainable and often less expensive alternative to existing funeral practices where the body is returned to the earth to decompose naturally and be recycled into new life.

Planning for your own or someone else’s funeral is something we all have to consider at some point in our lives. We highly recommend you arrange to meet us and have a guided tour of the natural burial ground; let us show you this unique and special corner of South Lakeland.

What is a green burial

Woodland Burial or Natural Burial or Green Burial are terms used to describe the burial of human remains where the burial area creates habitat for wildlife or preserves existing habitats which are rich in flora and fauna.

Where a funeral precedes such burial, it would seek to minimise environmental impact by prohibiting embalming and where a coffin is used, ensuring that this be made of natural biodegradable materials.

Natural Burial or Green Burial is a statement of personal values for many people who seek to minimise their impact on the planet and make a positive contribution to tackling climate change. For people who are mindful of the cyclical nature of all life, natural burial is a spiritually fulfilling alternative to the conventional funeral.