We offer affordable natural burials in a meadow on the southwest side of Hackpen Hill, surrounded by mature trees. This is a beautiful and quiet location, with diverse grassland and abundant wildlife including a small herd of roe deer. Situated at the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are far-reaching views across the Culm Valley.
The burial ground preserves the landscape and ecology of the site, with no gravestones or mementos on the graves themselves, and no buildings, laid paths or tarmac. All materials used in our burials are biodegradable and become part of the meadow, which flowers with increasing diversity every year before being cut for hay. The simplicity of this truly wild setting provides a choice of resting place for those of us who feel at home in nature and peace for those visiting.
Families can plant a memorial tree in the young woodland below the burial meadow, and add a natural slate plaque for remembrance. Planting or sowing native wild flowers on graves and around the trees is welcome. We use native trees likely to thrive in the local conditions and can help families choose.
Burial ceremonies can include any religious tradition or none at all – all are welcome. Families can take all the time and space they need, doing what feels right for them, as long as the ethos of the site is respected.
Families, friends and local residents use the burial ground as a place for contemplation, a walk or even a picnic and we provide simple seating around the meadow. Parking is available at the top of the site.
