Tithe Green Markfield
Our Markfield burial ground is located in a beautiful spot just to the north of Thornton Reservoir in North West Leicestershire. The site attracts lots of wildlife, from buzzards to bumblebees.
Markfield Lane,
Markfield,
Leicestershire,
LE67 9TB
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01623 677100
info@tithegreen.com
Formerly known as Markfield Natural Burial Ground
Visitors welcome
anytime, every day
Tracey Gelder
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 Markfield Site Manager
If you’re visiting our Markfield burial ground, you'll be met by Tracey Gelder. Tracey manages the Tithe Green office and is also currently looking after our Markfield site. She’s always happy to stop and provide assistance, point you in the right direction and answer any questions you might have.
Services offered at Tithe Green Markfield
Natural burial
(from £1,825)
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 £775)
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 £1,915)
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 £650)
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 Markfield
Once you’ve parked up, you can head straight into the site and start exploring what it has to offer. Even if you’re not there for a burial or interment, it’s a fantastic place to walk and spend time, and we have regular visitors who come for no other reason than to enjoy its beauty and peacefulness. There’s plenty of space for visitors and dogs on leads to explore – take a look at the large new wildflower meadow that has recently been sown and the adjoining woodland space.
During dry periods, getting around the site should be easy, especially if you stay on the paths. However, you need to take a bit more care over winter or after significant rain, because it can get muddy. If you’re not sure and you don’t want to get your shoes dirty, it might be a good idea to bring something sturdy and/or waterproof.
Whatever the weather, Markfield is a great place for spotting wildlife, like birds, insects and small mammals. We’re also home to a wide variety of native trees, and our wildflower meadows are something to behold when they’re in full bloom!
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
