Tithe Green Blue House
Set in 25 acres of established woodland, our Blue House burial ground is located in a beautiful spot just to the West of Hartlepool. The site boasts an established forest full of beautiful trees such as oak and pine and attracts lots of wildlife, from birds to bees.
Blue House Woodland Burial Site
Hurworth Burn Road
Wingate
TS28 5NR
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01623 677100
info@tithegreen.com
Visitors welcome
anytime, every day
We are actively recruiting a site manager to take responsibility for our Blue House natural burial site.
Our settings
With all of our approaches, you can choose from either a woodland or wildflower meadow setting. Wildflower meadow burials take place all year round. Woodland burials are also year-round, except for tree planting and burial of ashes, which take place between November and February.
Woodland
Woodland burials involve tree planting, boosting the habitat for birds and natural wildlife. Our woodlands are peaceful places to visit, and it’s lovely seeing the trees inch taller over time. Adjacent plots aren’t possible here.
Wildflower Meadow
Wildflower meadows are home to vital insects and other pollinators like butterflies and our increasingly endangered bees. We place plaques instead of trees in these colourful, changing spaces. Adjacent plots are possible here.
Meet Your Blue House Site Manager
We are actively recruiting a site manager to join our Tithe Green team. The site manager will be responsible for upholding the Tithe Green ethos at our Blue House natural burial site; ensuring the land is free to flourish naturally, carrying out general maintenance, and meeting families.
info@tithegreen.com
01623 677 100
Natural burial
(from £1,975)
This means burying a person in a biodegradable coffin using only natural materials, either within woodland (a tree and plaque are planted alongside) or a wildflower meadow (a plaque is placed).
Natural interment of ashes
(from £875)
This means burying ashes in the ground in a biodegradable container. As with our main natural burial approach, this can be within woodland (with a tree and plaque) or a wildflower meadow (plaque).
Direct cremation + natural interment of ashes
(from £1,975)
This means enlisting us to arrange an unattended, direct cremation and burial of ashes in the ground in a biodegradable container. As with all approaches, burial of ashes can be attended or unattended.
Memorial tree without burial
(from £750)
This means planting a tree in someone’s memory without a burial taking place. This too can be attended or unattended. All trees are accompanied by a welsh slate plaque with a bespoke inscription.
What to expect when visiting Tithe Green Blue House
When you arrive, the car park leads straight onto our main pathway between the trees. You'll see woodland to either side and ahead of you. You're welcome to walk through the woodland, but we recommend sticking to the main pathways. If you follow the main pathway, you'll reach a crossroads surrounded by oaks and pines.
You’re welcome to spend as much time as you want or need, whether you’re at the site to visit a particular person’s grave or memorial, or you just want to take a walk in the beautiful surroundings. Dogs on leads are also always welcome!
We maintain flat grass pathways, however, if you’re visiting us during winter or soon after heavy rain, you might need to bring some boots or a spare pair of shoes, because it can get muddy.
We will be making essential updates to the site such as extending the car park and creating a more accessible pathway for hearses. Eventually we will add a service building for families to use before or after a service, as well as providing a place for community events and gatherings. We always aim to keep disruption to a minimum but do bear with us!
Speak to us
If you’d like to talk just give us a call (01623 677 100) or drop us an email: info@tithegreen.com
"It is a well-kept burial ground. The wildflowers were beautiful when in bloom in June. It's a very relaxing and calming area"
T. Middleton
“A lovely, peaceful place, a perfect place for my wife to rest”
M. Warnes
“Everything in the planning prior to the day and on the day itself was undertaken very professionally and sensitively and exceeded our expectations… Such a lovely place to pop into and have a quiet moment of reflection”
N. Dolman
"So peaceful… I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a variety of wild flowers…. A difficult day made better"
Mrs Weir
“Beautiful setting, lovely open space, quiet and peaceful"
A. Gledhill
“My family, myself and all our friends were almost overwhelmed by the serenity and beauty of the site. It offered everything and more to fulfil what my husband and I would have hoped for. At such a sad moment, it made me feel at peace and helped me to cope with the situation.”
U. Maltman
