Natural Burial & Ashes Interment
Oxton and Ketton, both comprise of 36 acres of wildflower meadows and historic woodland, offering beautiful, serene locations for natural burial and ashes interment.
What We Do
We offer two types of plots for Natural Burials or Ashes Internment:
WOODLAND - we have a variety of tree species, which are planted directly on the grave or ashes plot. A woodland area will encompass several years of planting and then be allowed to grow into a more mature wooded area. Although you can purchase year round, trees are planted between November & February.
WILDFLOWER MEADOW - we have an open meadow area where wild flowers are planted and offer a stunning bloom from Spring through Summer. A memorial tree can be planted close to the meadow are but not on the actual burial or ashes plot. Adjacent plots are available to purchase in the meadow.
Our memorial tree species are native to the region and most commonly found in our local woodlands
LIME
The Lime is at home on a country estate or deep in the wild, this lime is common in name only. It’s a hybrid between the small-leaved and large-leaved lime, and is a particular favourite of aphids and their many predators.
ROWAN
Bane of witches, diviner of the future and producer of jam, rowan is an elegant tree with a mystical history. Its leaves and berries are a favourite for wildlife in woods and towns alike.
WILD CHERRY
Beautiful blossom and a bounty of bright red fruits. Wild cherry , one of the prettiest native trees, is relished by gardeners and wildlife.
HAZEL
Catkins resembling lambs tails, and late-summer nuts. Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, squirrels and hazel dormice.
WHITEBEAM
Charming and domestic, the whitebeam’s fruit is a favourite of garden birds. It’s rarely found in the wild but is a popular ornamental tree in parks and gardens, with lovely blossom and russet autumn leaves.
BEECH
Monumental, majestic, home to rare wildlife. Beech is an enchanting species and known as the queen of British trees. To wander beneath the leafy canopy, its cathedral-like branches spreading upwards, is an awe-inspiring experience.
CRAB APPLE
A symbol of fertility and a forager's delight. Crab apple trees are associated with love and marriage and its small, hard fruits make an exquisite, jewel-coloured jelly.
Memorial Plaques
We handcraft and produce all stonework for plaques, using Welsh Slate. If you purchase a plaque, you will receive an email design mock-up of the plaque for confirmation and approval, before we create the final plaque.Click here to purchase a memorial plaque.