Are you looking for an alternative to a conventional cemetery or crematorium?

Aylesbury Vale Natural Burial Meadow offers a peaceful, environmentally friendly place of rest, where nature and remembrance gently come together.

Surrounded by native hedgerows and mature oak trees, the meadow sits under wide open skies, with panoramic views stretching across the Vale towards Beacon Hill, Chequers, and Coombe Hill. It’s a landscape that inspires reflection, remembrance and connection.

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Why choose Aylesbury Vale natural burial ground?

A Greener Choice

Our burial meadow is managed with care for the land and future generations. We use only biodegradable materials and avoid harmful chemicals, helping protect local wildlife and enrich the soil.

Beautiful, Natural Setting

Set in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, the meadow offers a calming backdrop of rolling fields and ancient trees, a space for quiet contemplation, healing, and memory.

Meaningful Memorials

Rather than traditional headstones, families can choose natural memorials such as planting a native tree or installing a plaque, creating a lasting tribute that becomes part of the living landscape.

Contact Us About Natural Burial at Aylesbury Vale

Whether you're arranging a funeral now or planning ahead for the future, we're here to support you. Fill in the form and one of our team will be in touch. There’s no pressure, just kind, straightforward guidance.

What is a natural burial?

A natural burial, also known as a green burial, is a gentle and environmentally conscious way to return to the earth. It avoids the use of embalming, concrete vaults, metal coffins or imported stone. Instead, everything used, from coffins to flowers – is biodegradable, supporting the natural cycle of life.

Key features of natural burial at Aylesbury Vale:

No embalming or toxic chemicals

Biodegradable coffins, shrouds or caskets

No plastic linings, wrappings or foam

Hand-tied flowers with natural materials

Digital grave location mapping via What3Words

A landscape preserved, not transformed

Ecological coffin made from reclaimed wooden pallets.Biodegradable acorn urn

Types of Burial Available

We offer two natural burial options at Aylesbury Vale:

  • Full body burials using biodegradable coffins or shrouds

  • Ashes burials, with the option to bury multiple sets or alongside a full burial

You may choose plots side by side for loved ones, allowing you to rest together in a shared, natural space.

Download an information pack

Whether you're arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we have put together information packs for you to download.

Sheep grazing at the Aylesbury Vale natural burial ground

Arrange a visit with us

We would love you to come and explore the serene beauty of Aylesbury Vale Natural Burial Ground and discover a gentler natural alternative. You can visit the burial ground any time if you would like to explore alone or contact us to arrange a visit or to learn more about natural burial. Either email us or call us on 01844 872028

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How It Works

Choose Your Spot

Select an area in the meadow that feels right to you and your family.

Personal Touch

Create a farewell that reflects your wishes, from the ceremony to the memorial.

Flexible Payment Options

Pay in full or choose an instalment plan over 10 or 20 months. View our prices here

Where is Aylesbury Vale natural burial ground?

Aylesbury Vale natural burial meadow is 7 miles from Aylesbury, 6 miles from Thame and 9 miles from High Wycombe. If you are visiting the burial ground, please use theGoogle Maps location for Aylesbury Vale, rather than the postcode (which will not take you to the entrance).

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Prices

A full price list is available on our forms and prices page We offer full burial and ashes interments. All of our application forms are available online or via pdf download.

About

The burial ground was set up in 2014 by the then-landowner Dorothy Brock, assisted by her daughter Sally Whitworth, in partnership with Leedam. Read more about the farm and the custodians who care for it.

Memorials

Unlike a conventional cemetery, there will be no rows of memorial stones, vases of flowers or mementos. Instead, you can dedicate a tree or an oak memorial plaque in memory of someone.

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