Natural Burial
at Usk Castle Chase
at Usk Castle Chase
Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Ground offers just that, a calm, environmentally friendly resting place nestled in the Monmouthshire countryside. It’s a setting where tranquillity, nature, and remembrance gently come together.
The burial ground lies in a quiet, enclosed meadow, with a stream winding through its centre. Mature trees frame the space, opening out to views across the Usk Valley, towards Twmbarlwm in the west and Wentwood Forest in the south.
Click here, if you’d like to explore whether a natural burial at Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow might be right for you or your loved one.
Natural burial is a sustainable, low-impact alternative to traditional burials or cremation. We use biodegradable coffins and avoid embalming or stone memorials, helping to protect the land and encourage biodiversity.
Set in the heart of Monmouthshire, the burial ground is surrounded by rolling hills, woodland, and open skies. The gentle landscape offers a space for reflection, remembrance, and quiet connection with nature.
Instead of traditional headstones, we offer simple, nature-friendly alternatives like planting a native tree or placing a modest engraved plaque, creating personal tributes that sit lightly within the land.
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.
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 Usk Castle Chase:
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
We offer two natural burial options at Usk Castle Chase:
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.
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 (when your pre-purchase). 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 would love you to come and explore the serene beauty of Usk Castle Chase 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 01291 792029.
We recommend that before you make the decision to purchase a burial or interment plot, you go to visit the burial ground, to make sure it is the right place for you and your family.
The site is open all year round during daylight hours so please feel free to visit without making an appointment. The gate is always unlocked. Or if you would like a guided tour around the ground, please get in touch with Rosie, the custodian, who will be happy to meet you there.
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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.
