Burials
The green burial area is nearly 1 acre (0.4 hectares) and is situated on the plateau adjacent to Cefnbryntalch Hall. Each grave space measures 1.8 metres x 2.8 metres (70" x 110") and is accurately mapped.
We will normally dig and fill the grave on your behalf, but you can assist with the filling if you wish (by prior arrangement). A right of burial can be purchased in advance at a place of your choice. Please ask.
FACT - Just over 600,000 deaths take place in the UK every year, nearly 1.1% of the population. Some 70% are cremated and just 30% are buried. About 5% of burials are now 'green' & numbers are increasing.
Because the burial field is being managed as a hay meadow, only spring bulbs or wildflowers may be planted on the grave itself. We place a small natural marker stone at the head of each grave for ease of location. All burial details are maintained in a Register of Burials which is available for inspection by request.
Any type of coffin or shroud is permitted as long as it is completely biodegradable, i.e. no plastic or metal parts are allowed. A funeral director may be used, or you can carry out the entire proceedings yourself. Almost any type of ceremony may be held, be it religious, humanist or otherwise. We can help with advice.
Any type of coffin or shroud is permitted as long as it is completely biodegradable, i.e. no plastic or metal parts are allowed. A funeral director may be used, or you can carry out the entire proceedings yourself. Almost any type of ceremony may be held, be it religious, humanist or otherwise. We can help with advice.
To ensure your funeral wishes are respected, be sure to discuss these with your nearest and dearest. Write them down clearly, leave a copy with your solicitor, your executors and your next of kin. Update your instructions as and when your circumstances change, normally when you update your will.
If you would like to be buried at Green Lane but don't wish to reserve a plot in advance we can supply you with a pro-forma to fill in which instructs your executors of your wishes. Ask at info@greenlaneburialfield.co.uk.
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