Natural Burial Grounds

May- 2025 -

1 May

Great Glen Crematorium officially opens natural burial ground

Westerleigh Group’s Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester has officially opened a natural burial ground today (1 May) as a way…

Feb- 2025 -

14 February

Features

Corina Duma

The mushroom coffin has landed in the UK – and it’s a big deal

The future of funerals has arrived in the UK, and it is growing – literally. At a special unveiling event…

Jan- 2022 -

24 January

Features

Jaskeet Briah

The changing nature of funeralcare

With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…

Jul- 2020 -

28 July

Community

Jasdip Sensi

Barnston Estate to offer natural burial ground

Barnston Estate has announced it has received planning permission to build its own natural burial ground. The family estate in…

6 July

Tips

Lewis Catchpole

Cemetery burial vs natural burial – what’s the difference?

Though often adorned with trees and flowers, a cemetery is mostly home to rows upon rows of gravestones, which can…

Feb- 2019 -

21 February

Current Affairs

Shekina Tuahene

The Bereavement Services Portal celebrates its 15th year

The Bereavement Services Portal, the UK-based directory of cemeteries, crematoria and natural burial grounds, is celebrating its 15th year of…

Jun- 2016 -

17 June

Current Affairs

Sara Cork

The People’s Awards name best natural burial grounds

Natural burial grounds around the UK are celebrating their achievements, following the results of The People’s Awards. The awards are based purely on…

9 June

Current Affairs