Woodland burial, also known as green burial or natural burial, is an eco-friendly funeral option that is growing in popularity.

Woodland burial is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burials and cremation. It usually takes place in natural burial grounds, or designated woodland burial sites in larger cemeteries.

Generally, woodland burial does not include embalming. Some natural burial grounds will not allow embalming, as the chemicals used may pollute the ground.

What coffin is suitable for a woodland burial?

For woodland burial, a biodegradable coffin or casket  is used, usually made out of recycled paper, wicker or willow.

Can you inter ashes at a natural burial ground?

It is also possible to arrange for the interment of ashes at natural burial grounds, or for them to be interred alongside a burial for another loved one taking place, but again the container must be 100% biodegradable. If this is something you would like for your loved one, please speak to us and we can help make all the necessary arrangements.

Woodland burial, also known as green burial or natural burial, is an eco-friendly funeral option that is growing in popularity.

Woodland burial is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burials and cremation. It usually takes place in natural burial grounds, or designated woodland burial sites in larger cemeteries.

Generally, woodland burial does not include embalming. Some natural burial grounds will not allow embalming, as the chemicals used may pollute the ground.

What coffin is suitable for a woodland burial?

For woodland burial, a biodegradable coffin or casket  is used, usually made out of recycled paper, wicker or willow.

Can you inter ashes at a natural burial ground?

It is also possible to arrange for the interment of ashes at natural burial grounds, or for them to be interred alongside a burial for another loved one taking place, but again the container must be 100% biodegradable. If this is something you would like for your loved one, please speak to us and we can help make all the necessary arrangements.

A couple of local natural burial grounds include GreenAcres Epping Forest and Old Park Meadow, on the outskirts of Great Dunmow.