Natural Burial Grounds
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The Government describes a natural burial as "a term used to describe the burial of human remains where the burial area creates habitat for wildlife or preserves existing habitats (woodland, species rich meadows, orchards, etc.), sustainably managed farmland, in-situ or adjacent aquatic habitats or improves and creates new habitats which are rich in wildlife (flora and fauna). Where a funeral precedes such burial, it would typically seek to minimise environmental impact. The terms 'green burial', 'green funeral' and 'woodland burial' are also sometimes used.
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There are now over 270 natural burial sites in the United Kingdom, of differing types. Some are operated by local authorities beside or even as part of their more traditional cemeteries. Some are privately owned and run by the landowners and their families, or by staff they have employed. For your further information in relation to natural burial grounds may I direct you to The Natural Death Centre website Registered Charity Number 1091396 for independent funeral advice. For further information please click here www.naturaldeath.org.uk
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