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Thinking outside the box

22/10/2013

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Find out more on our coffins page.
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What is natural burial?

15/10/2013

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To help answer the question 'what is natural burial?' we've made a short video about what we do. It looks at some of the technicalities of meadow and woodland burials, and the benefits, including those to the people involved and the Earth.

We'll say no more, and leave it to the video to take it from here . . .

We hope you enjoy it, and of course if you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
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The tree planting season is upon us

14/10/2013

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As Autumn falls, we reach the time of year when trees can be planted.

Hello the dormant season! 

Both our natural burial grounds at Henley and Bath will have new young trees planted in the coming months, adding to those already established.

At Henley, a mixture of species will planted that will further the woodland creation project started back in the winter of 2010. A chilly, clear day as James recalls, but nonetheless productive! The trees will be planted where people have been buried this year, although we’ll also add to those flanking the track leading into the meadow.

So far, we’ve planted around 500 trees and hedging plants and have laid the foundations for what will one day be a thriving woodland for wildlife and walkers. The variety of species will create a multi-level canopy that will provide a habitat for a whole host of animals.

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A family plant a tree at Henley, 2011
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Three brothers plant an apple tree for their Mum at Bath, 2013
As well as sheep – our natural lawn mowers, there are roaming red kites and all the British meadow’s usual suspects. Mr and Mrs Fox, Badger and rabbits all live there, no Boggis, Bunce and Bean thankfully, but the owls’ call and skylark’s song can be heard. Deer have also been spotted on the meadow, but the trees remain safe in their protective tubes!

At Bath, more apple trees will be planted as part of our efforts to establish a new heritage orchard. The fruit blossom will attract more honey bees and, when in bloom, will liven up the Midford valley.

As the meadow lies in the Cotswold AONB, all the trees will be heritage species.

Families who have someone buried at either burial ground, and those who don’t, are invited to plant or dedicate a tree. Contact us if you’d like to be involved or to find out more visit;

www.henleynaturalburials.co.uk/memorials

www.bathnaturalburials.co.uk/memorials

www.leedam.com/contact-us
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Family led funerals

8/10/2013

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Please call us if you would like to ask a question about family led funerals. We are very experienced in helping those who decide that they don't need the assistance of a funeral director.

There is some helpful  information here too. Good Funeral Guide - Do it all yourself.



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