Comments on: Green Burial – can I be buried in my woodland?

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:27:46 +0000

Hi everyone,
I live in Derbyshire in the beautiful Peak District in the north of England. I own a 1+ 1/2 acre field and a 13 acre hill. I’m thinking of burying my dad (when he dies) either on the field or on the hill. Are there any authorities etc. that I should inform or do I just hire a JCB and get on with it?
All comments welcome.
Jimmy

By: Jenty

Jenty — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:30:09 +0000

Anyone know if you can be cremated on a natural pyre in the open?

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Woodland burials on a grand scale | The Woodlands.co.uk Blog — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:21:29 +0000

[...] burials on a grand scale ~ by Dick In the UK, we tend to think of woodland burials as a very informal and personal thing. On a recent trip to Sweden, I visited a woodland graveyard [...]

By: Jerry Sloan

Jerry Sloan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:54:01 +0000

ps. here’s the link http://www.erento.co.uk/hire/construction-machines-building-site/plant/mini-digger/

By: Jerry Sloan

Jerry Sloan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:53:23 +0000

I’m about to bury my grandmother this way and as you recommend, I think a mini digger is the way forward for the actual digging as I’ve seen them using that down the local cemetary. But does anyone have any tips on what type/ size of digger is most appropriate for the occasion? I’ve been looking at the mini digger hire section of the erento site, but there’s so many to choose from. Any guidance much appreciated.
Cheers
Jerry

By: rozalee homan

rozalee homan — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:18:44 +0000

I buried my long term partner last week in a wood land site at fenwick scotland.At first I was apprehensive and unsure,I walked the site alone the day before and felt great peace.No doom or gloom,just a lovely view and the sound of birdsong.I recommend it.A perfect resting place for him and myself to follow on.Be warned wellie boots may be necessary,but thats nature at her best!I didn’t do it for the money saving aspect,I did it because I truly believe it is more personal and peaceful.

By: Joanna Vassie

Joanna Vassie — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:48:03 +0000

It is a while ago I first left a comment. Since this time our burial ground has been very well received. We have to date taken 17 burials and also sold 25 plots for the future.
Of the 17 burials only 3 have followed a church service, all the rest have held a ceremony at Higher Ground Meadow, some with religion but mostly not. 2 families have chosen to deal with proceedings entirely on their own and just used a funeral director to look after the deceased until the funeral day, these have both been very special occasions with great love and respect shown. I find great pleasure in owning this burial ground, you may think that a strange comment, but it is so rewarding to see how pleased families are that their loved ones are in our beautiful countryside and they then have a special place to come to and remember them.

By: m floyd

m floyd — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:29:00 +0000

Please can i have a total cost of a woodland buriel, all inclusive.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:19:45 +0000

I purchased a piece of land next to a small cemetary, for the purpose of a private graveyard for me and my family. Does anyone know if I would still need planning permission for a headstone?

Cheers

Phil

By: david phillips

david phillips — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:48:45 +0000

There is a green burial site in Ketton in Rutland, quite close to Stamford. Called Ketton Park Green Burial it is a very appealing site. Can be contacted on http://www.greenburial.co.uk.