The Dorset Downs Natural Burial Meadow sits in the heart of the West Dorset countryside, above the village of Compton Valence, just five miles from the county town of Dorchester. This beautiful land, a designated part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is farmed by the Russell family, who have lived here for several generations.
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Purchase your rights for burial at today’s rates and avoid future price increases.
Choose your preferred area and ensure your wishes are fully respected.
Relieve your family from making difficult decisions during an emotional time.
It is good to prepare a document to help those who have to deal with arrangements and with this, in mind, we have produced an “Information for when I die” document that you can print off and fill out with your wishes.
A natural burial, also called a green burial, is an environmentally friendly and eco-conscious approach to laying a loved one to rest. Unlike conventional burials, which often involve embalming, metal or MDF caskets, imported granite headstones and concrete vaults, natural burials are focused on returning the body to the earth in a way that minimises environmental impact.
We provide two options for burials at Dorset Downs Natural Burial Meadow: one for whole-body natural burials and the other for ashes. You can purchase plots next to each other, bury multiple sets of ashes together, or inter ashes with someone who is having a full burial.
Select your spot within our beautiful, natural burial ground in the Dorset countryside.
You have the freedom to create a service that reflects your unique personality. Be as creative and individual as you wish.
You can pay in full or spread the cost with our option to pay over 10 or 20 months.
Plan your natural farewell today and ensure a legacy of peace and preservation. Fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch, we are happy to help you purchase your future burial rights.
We recommend that 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.
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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.