Across the UK, more and more people are choosing non-religious funerals as a way to celebrate life in a unique and personalised style. Whether you identify as atheist, agnostic, or simply prefer a secular approach, some options allow you to bid farewell in a beautiful alternative to a churchyard or a crematorium.
Non-religious funerals offer a departure from traditional religious ceremonies, providing a platform for a more personalised farewell. These ceremonies focus on celebrating the life lived rather than adhering to religious rituals. They allow for creativity and flexibility, encouraging mourners to share stories, memories, and anecdotes that truly capture the essence of the departed.
For those seeking an alternative to traditional churchyards, natural burial grounds present a serene and eco-friendly option. Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Meadow offers a peaceful final resting place surrounded by nature.
Natural burial grounds prioritise environmental sustainability. The absence of traditional headstones and the use of biodegradable coffins contribute to a more eco-friendly final resting place.
Set in a picturesque location in Pembrokeshire, the burial ground provides a tranquil and beautiful backdrop, creating a serene environment for reflection and remembrance.
Rather than traditional headstones, Pembrokeshire natural burial meadow offers alternative memorial options such as planting a tree or engraving a plaque, allowing for a lasting tribute.
A non-religious service is a ceremony that celebrates life, milestones, or events without incorporating religious traditions. These services often are led by a secular celebrant, humanist officiant, or a chosen friend/family member.
The ceremony may include speeches, readings, memories and non-religious music, with a focus on personalisation and inclusivity. Symbolic gestures like lighting candles, raising a toast of their favourite drink or planting a tree may be incorporated. Alternatively, a moment of reflection allows attendees to contemplate or remember in their own way. The overall tone is one of celebration, emphasising humanist principles, personal values, and positive memories.
For more information on non-religious funerals and natural burial grounds, feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable team. We are here to support you and help you create a farewell that is as unique and special as the life being celebrated.
At the Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Meadow, you can purchase a burial plot or an ashes plot, either ahead of time or for someone who has died.
The burial ground is divided into 3 areas, each with slightly different features. The Meadow is home to the wildfl owers and tall grasses that grow in the summer. It has views of the Preseli mountains, the
Plumbstone and Wolfscastle Rocks. In the Spinney each plot includes a native tree. After a burial, we plant the tree in the dormant season to. Families can join us for the occasion or we can plant a tree on their behalf. The Glade is bordered by a bank of beautiful wildflowers and will become sheltered by the maturing Spinney.
Glade - £780
Meadow- £1075
Spinney - £1595
Glade - £390
Meadow - £540
Spinney - £795
Slate Memorial Plaque - £335
Tree for life - Meadow - £1045
Pet Burials from - £415
Pet Ashes - £415
Pembrokeshire Natural Burials is beside the village of Keeston. You will find us off St David’s Road (A487) about halfway between Newgale and Haverfordwest.
We recommend that before you purchase a burial or interment plot from us, you go to visit the burial ground, to make sure it is the right place for you and your family.
You can visit the burial ground without making an appointment. The pedestrian access gate is always unlocked. Or if you would like a guided tour around the ground, please get in touch with Sarah, the custodian, who will be happy to meet you there.
Whether you're arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we have put together information packs for you to download.
We opened the natural burial ground in the Summer of 2020. Since opening, we have seen an amazing transformation. During this time we have welcomed new wildflowers and wildlife as we restore and re-establish nature-rich habitats.