Natural burial
in Bath, Somerset
in Bath, Somerset
Bath Natural Burial Ground offers a place where tranquillity, nature, and sustainability meet.
Located in the southern tip of the Cotswolds AONB, the burial ground lies within a wildflower-rich meadow, surrounded by rolling farmland, deep valleys, and ancient woodland. It’s a place to pause, reflect, and feel at peace in the landscape.
Click here, if you’d like to explore whether a natural burial at Bath Natural Burial Ground might be right for you or your loved one.
Natural burial is an environmentally friendly choice. We use biodegradable materials and let nature take its course, leaving a light footprint on the land.
Nestled in the Somerset countryside, our Bath burial meadow is framed by wildflowers and wide skies, a restful setting for remembrance and reflection.
Instead of traditional headstones, we offer the chance to plant a native tree or place an engraved slate plaque, in our memorial frame.
Whether you're arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we are happy to help you with any enquiries.
Fill in the form and one of our team will be in touch. There’s no pressure, just kind, straightforward guidance.
Also known as a green burial, natural burial is a return to simpler traditions. The focus is on caring for both people and the planet, using natural materials and working in harmony with the environment.
Key features include:
Biodegradable coffins or shrouds made from materials like wood, wicker, or cloth
No embalming, so no harmful chemicals enter the soil
Plastic-free, even in coffin linings and floral tributes
Unmarked graves, located using GPS coordinates and digital mapping (what3words addresses are provided to families)
Landscape protection, ensuring the burial ground remains a flourishing haven for local wildlife
A return to nature, as the body naturally decomposes and enriches the soil
You can choose:
A whole-body natural burial, or
An ashes burial, either on its own or alongside someone you love.
Many people reserve side-by-side plots, or choose to place multiple sets of ashes in the same space. It’s flexible and personal, just as it should be.
Select an area in the meadow that feels right to you and your family.
Create a farewell that reflects your wishes, from the ceremony to the memorial.
Pay in full or choose an instalment plan over 10 or 20 months. View our prices here
Whether you're arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we have put together information packs for you to download.
We warmly welcome visitors.
Come and spend time in the meadow, walk the paths, and get a feel for the peacefulness of the place. No appointment is needed to visit, the pedestrian gate is always open.
If you’d like a guided visit, Sally, the local custodian, would be happy to meet you and show you around.
Either email us or call us on 01225 683128.
You’ll find the burial ground a few miles from Midford, just off the B3110. We recommend visiting before making arrangements, to see the space and ensure it feels right for you and your family.
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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.
