Plan your natural farewell
at Dorset Downs Natural Burial Meadow
at Dorset Downs Natural Burial Meadow
A natural burial at Dorset Downs offers a peaceful, meaningful alternative in the heart of the West Dorset countryside, a place where calm, nature and reflection come together.
Tucked above the village of Compton Valence, just five miles from Dorchester, this beautiful meadow is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s carefully managed by the Russell family, who have cared for the land for generations.
Whether you’re arranging your own natural farewell or helping a loved one plan theirs, Dorset Downs provides a serene, lasting resting place in harmony with the land.
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Planning ahead means your wishes are recorded and the cost is fixed at today’s prices.
Select your preferred area in the meadow and ensure your wishes are known and respected.
Easing the emotional burden, planning ahead means your loved ones won’t have to make difficult decisions later.
Preparing a document with your funeral and burial preferences helps guide those who will be responsible for your arrangements. We’ve created an “Information for When I Die” folder that you can download and fill out.
Natural burial, sometimes known as green burial, is a gentle, eco-friendly way of returning to the earth. It avoids embalming, chemical treatments, metal or veneered coffins, and concrete vaults.
Instead, it honours life and the landscape, using biodegradable materials and encouraging regeneration of native habitats, supporting local biodiversity in a low-impact, sustainable way.
We offer two natural burial options:
Whole-body natural burials in biodegradable coffins or shrouds
Ashes burials, either individually or alongside a full burial
Families often choose to have adjacent plots, or to inter multiple sets of ashes together.
Walk the meadow and select an area that feels right, a space that reflects your values and your connection to nature.
Your farewell can be as individual as you are. Whether it's a quiet gathering or a simple ceremony, we support your freedom to make it personal.
Pay in full or spread the cost over 10 or 20 months. We're here to make things as straightforward as possible.
Secure your place in the Dorset Downs Natural Burial Meadow and ensure your wishes are known.
Fill in the form and a member of our friendly team will be in touch.
We encourage you to visit the meadow and experience the calm for yourself. You’re welcome to walk around at any time, the pedestrian gate is always open. If you’d prefer a guided visit, [get in touch] and we’ll be happy to show you around.
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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.
