Green Funerals & Woodland Burials

In general when speaking about green funerals we are referring to a meadow or woodland burial. Complemented by the use of a coffin made from biodegradable materials i.e. willow or chipboard. The green funeral option continues to grow in popularity and there are now many woodland burial sites all over the country.

The environment of green burial grounds are kept as wild and as natural as possible. Memorials and headstones are generally not permitted, but often memorial trees can be planted to mark the grave.

Other aspects of an eco-funeral are the use of less vehicles - in turn use of less fuel.

No embalming is usually carried out and the coffin must be biodegradable.

An example of a 'Wicker Basket' coffin.

The dignity of any service is not compromised by these arrangements and indeed the simplicity of the service can add a certain something.


 A traditional dignified external appearance with a simple internal carboard coffin for burial or cremation.

UK Funerals On-line is pleased to announce that our major sponsor has agreed to provide a green funeral using the very special Coffin Cover at any of the venues below or suitable alternatives for only £1400.00 plus the usual disbursements such as grave purchase, minister fees, cremation fees etc.

It is a basic dignified service. For further details of the coffin cover please check out the above link and contact Steven Mears Funeral Directors on 0800 731 4972 or 020 8776 7446.