WOODLAND BURIALS / GREEN FUNERALS
In general when speaking about green funerals we are referring to a meadow or woodland burial. Complemented by the use of a coffin made from biodegradable materials i.e. willow or chipboard. The green funeral option continues to grow in popularity and there are now many woodland burial sites all over the country. The environment of green burial grounds are kept as wild and as natural as possible. Memorials and headstones are not permitted, but often memorial trees can be planted to mark the grave. The Natural Death Centre has established an Association of Nature Reserve Burial Grounds, the names and addresses are available on their web site at www.naturaldeath.org.uk or by telephoning 020 8208 2853.
Plant a tree as a memorial You can plant a tree as a memorial with a small plaque as a dedication. Contact:- National Memorial Arboretum PO Box 10, Tisbury, Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6TH Tel 01722 716310
Woodland Creation The Guildhouse, Tredthick, Lostwithel, Cornwall, PL22 0LE Tel 01208 873618
Trees for London HMS Belfast, MorgansLane, Tooley Street, London SE1 2JH Tel 020 7407 0888
