WHAT IS NATURAL BURIAL?
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What is a natural burial?
A natural burial is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial that forgoes harmful chemicals and non-biodegradable materials.
Natural burial, also commonly known as green burial, takes place in a meadow or woodland setting, putting the planet and people first.
Here at Tithe Green Natural Burial, we offer an extensive range of natural burial solutions, including full burials and ashes interments, that represent an affordable alternative for those wanting to mark their passing in a way that causes a minimum of harm to the planet.
We have two stunning and peaceful sites available, each with its own beautiful woodland and wildflower meadow locations that support local wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems.
What are the benefits of a natural burial?
What is the difference between a natural burial and a traditional burial?
Natural Burials
Natural burial eliminates these problems by only allowing natural and biodegradable materials at their sites. They are places dedicated to conservation and preserving the land for future generations, where wildflowers grow and wildlife thrives.
You can read about our top five reasons a natural burial is better for the environment than a traditional burial by reading our blog on the subject.
Traditional Burials
Traditional burial can cause a host of environmental problems, including embalming chemicals leaching into the groundwater, polluting the soil and harming surrounding wildlife. Even traditional coffins, which are often made out of tropical hardwoods like teak and mahogany, use precious natural resources and do not biodegrade quickly.
Meanwhile, studies have found CO2 emissions for traditional burial are roughly 3.6x that of cremation, while green burial can be climate positive. (1)
A traditional burial ground puts an average 4,500 litres of formaldehyde-based embalming fluid in the earth every year. (2)
Embalmers are eight times more likely to suffer from leukaemia than the general population, and three times more likely to suffer from ALS. (3)
Where can I find a natural burial ground in the UK?
Tithe Green currently operates two natural burial sites in the East Midlands, each with its own woodland and wildflower meadow settings.
One site is located at Oxton in Nottinghamshire, with the other being at Ketton in Rutland.
This makes our sites particularly convenient for those living in and around Nottingham, Leicester and Peterborough, although you can choose to use our site and services regardless of where you live.
Our LocationsAt Tithe Green Natural Burial, we do things differently.
Our natural burial grounds are beautiful places to remember your loved ones, connect with nature, and celebrate the continuing cycle of life.
Owned by the Sherbrooke family for nearly 500 years, and first opened as a natural burial ground in 1999 – making it one of the oldest in the UK – we are dedicated to conservation and preserving the land for future generations.
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If you’d like to know more about the benefits of a natural burial, or about the sites run by Tithe Green Natural Burial, please get in touch with our friendly team today. Otherwise, you can book your plot online now.