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About us

We want to provide peaceful, natural and beautiful countryside resting places where visitors can sit or wander, undisturbed and gather your thoughts, reflect of things and come away replenished. 
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Natural burial is the only truly sustainable way to dispose of our remains. Everything that goes into the ground should be natural and biodegradable. The intention is to leave the lightest of footprints and protect the land from future development and support the farms which steward the land for future generations.

We also want to change people’s funeral experiences for the better. A funeral at one of our natural burial grounds gives people the freedom to do things their way, not prescribed by convention. Unhindered by the time constraints of a crematorium, families can arrange a fitting funeral for the person who has died. By offering support, guidance and inspiration, we help families arrange a day to be remembered - not an occasion to be endured.

Returning to nature in this way means that when loved ones come back to reflect, they can be safe in the knowledge that that person has become part of the land they loved.


How it all began

Leedam Natural Heritage (a trading name of Native Woodland Ltd) was established in 2003 by former Chartered Surveyor James Leedam and environmental consultant Ian Walls.

The company is dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Leedam (James's aunt), whose funeral wishes, pragmatic view of life and death, and whose love of history, heritage, conservation, trees and the countryside inspired us. It was Elizabeth's funeral that opened our eyes to the possibilities of natural burial, and exposed us to what we most admired and what we felt should be avoided. The experience helped us to develop our guiding principle, which is to keep things simple, natural and beautiful - proper countryside, not artifice or contrivance.

Since opening our first natural burial ground at Usk, in 2003, we have continued to work in tandem with landowners and estates across the UK. The landowners have multi-generational interests in the land, a wealth of experience and helpful local knowledge. They also own some of the most outstandingly beautiful land in the country which we can all now share.

We also believe that it is important for our burial grounds to have a secure future, and that they are both environmentally and economically sustainable. We don't want to create long-term liabilities so each of our burial grounds has a purpose, a long-term aim, and a sustainable future.
The location of our office in Monmouth, Wales.

Cows at Midford, Bath
Cows graze the field adjacent to Bath Natural Burial Meadow.
Hundy Mundy Tower
The gothic folly that stands in our Hundy Mundy Natural Burial Woodland, in the Scottish borders.

Our People

Click here to find our more about each burial ground's custodian and James and Elaine who work at Leedam HQ in Monmouth, South Wales.

How would you rate the burial ground? (out of ten)

"10!" 

Would you recommend the burial ground to others?

"Yes definitely."

What attracted you to this burial ground?

"Wishes of deceased 'to be buried in woodland.'"

Could anything have been better?

"No, it was perfect."

Overall comments

"Very happy with everything. Thank You."


Companies House information:
Native Woodland Ltd registered in Scotland
Trading as Leedam Natural Heritage
Company No. SC240278
Registered Office Forbes Estate Office, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8BL
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Leedam Natural Heritage
The Market Tavern
26 Agincourt Square
Monmouth
NP25 3BT

Tel ​07735 764 972
or 01600 716438
© Leedam Natural Heritage, a trading name of Native Woodland Ltd a company registered in Scotland No. SC240278
  • Home
    • Blog
  • Locations
    • Our burial grounds
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      • Using landmarks
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  • Arrangements
    • Who Does What?
    • Family Led Funerals
    • Funeral Directors
    • The Funeral Service
    • Words and Music
  • Natural Burial
    • Natural Burial Guide
    • Cremation or Burial?
    • Rules and Regs
  • Advice
    • Future Security
    • Spreading costs >
      • Funeral Plans
    • Babies and children
    • Practical Advice
    • Health & Safety
    • Coffins
    • Flowers
    • Trees on Graves
    • Bereavement
    • The Good Funeral Guide
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Memorial Websites
  • Your Stories
  • Contact Us