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A natural setting
Woodland burial is a form of natural burial in a landscape managed with trees and wildlife in mind. Other natural burial grounds may be meadows or a mixture of habitats.
Coffins, shrouds and materials
Grounds usually set rules about biodegradable coffins, shrouds, clothing and floral tributes. Ask the chosen burial ground what it accepts before buying anything. Requirements and preparation arrangements vary.
A ceremony that fits
A natural burial can include an attended ceremony, readings and music where the park permits them. It is not automatically an unattended funeral. Direct burial is a separate service choice.
Memorials and future visits
Headstones, planting and memorial rules differ between parks. Ask how the grave is recorded, what can be placed there and how visits and future maintenance are managed.
Explore the right service
Respect GB provides park information for Laughton and Bawtry/Scrooby. Direct Burial is the specialist for unattended burial; its £1,985 package applies only at Laughton. Direct Funeral helps with broader funeral choices.