It is a personal way to remember and signify that the person’s memory lives on, not only through their friends and family but through the roots of a growing tree.
At Aylesbury Vale Natural Burial Meadow, we give families the option to plant a tree in memory of someone whose body or ashes have been buried there. It is a serene, peaceful and beautiful meadow and that is how it will stay.
Would you like to dedicate a tree at the burial meadow?
Please complete our online application form. Or download the tree for life PDF application form (once completed, please send a photograph/scan of it to aylesbury@leedam.co.uk).
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 Aylesbury Vale: 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.
Biodegradable materials: The deceased is typically placed in a biodegradable casket, shroud, or container made from natural materials like wood, wicker, or cloth. These materials break down naturally over time.
No embalming: Embalming, a toxic chemical preservation process, is not used in natural burials. This helps prevent the release of harmful chemicals into the soil.
No plastic: The coffin must be lined with natural materials, rather than a plastic sheet. Flowers should be hand-tied with raffia or natural materials, not wrapped in plastic or set in a foam oasis and a plastic tray.
Digital markers: Unlike cemeteries, the graves are not marked. Instead, we use a digital map and survey points to measure each grave. Families are given the longitude and latitude, as well as a what3words address for the location of their loved one’s grave.
Protecting the landscape: Many natural burial grounds are established in protected, scenic areas, contributing to preserving these natural landscapes.
Return to the earth: Natural burials support the ecosystem by allowing the body to decompose naturally, enriching the soil with nutrients, and benefiting local flora and fauna
Want to find out more information, we are happy to help you with any enquiries
We would love you to come and explore the serene beauty of Aylesbury Vale Natural Burial Meadow 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 01844 872028
Aylesbury Vale natural burial meadow is 7 miles from Aylesbury, 6 miles from Thame and 9 miles from High Wycombe. If you are visiting the burial ground, please use the Google Maps location for Aylesbury Vale, rather than the postcode (which will not take you to the entrance).
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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.
