No, but we would recommend that you do as your loved one will need to be cared for between the time of death until the burial. 

It is not possible to choose a particular location when purchasing a pre paid plot.

See T&C's 5.

It is not possible to choose a particular location when purchasing a pre paid plot unless the plot has to be adjacent to an already interred spouse.  See T&C's 5.

Yes, the right to burial is for a period of 25 years which can be extended by another 25 years with the purchase of an extension of time in 5 year intervals to a maximum of 50 years in total with a charge of £50 per 5 year interval. 

See T&C's 6.

No, just the exclusive right of burial. 

"Grant of the Right of Burial" means the licence owner has the sole right to say who is buried in the plot, be it another person or themself, however they do not own the land or plot itself. 

See T&C's 4.

You are welcome between 8:30 am until sunset.

Yes, but all wrappings must be removed and flowers left in vases provided in the shelter area at the top of the burial site. 

No, we maintain a wild flower meadow. 

Yes, we welcome all faiths, religions or none. 

You can have the service of your choice, there are many celebrants who will create a beautiful celebratory service for the life of your loved one. Of course, some families may feel confidant enough to do this themselves. 

Tree planting is undertaken by Orchard Meadows during the early part of the year following the burial. 

No, no decorations to the trees or tree guards are permitted. 

Core to the thinking behind Orchard Meadows Natural Burials is the creation of a place of beauty and openness where those left behind will want to come and spend time reflecting and remembering.

We are an environmentally friendly crab apple orchard a haven to wildlife in the flourishing natural surroundings which allows for natural species of flora and fauna to proliferate. 

In the future, after all Rights of Burials have lapsed, the ground will be returned to agricultural use. After the Right of Burial has lapsed the grave ownership reverts to Orchard Meadows Natural Burials who will not reuse or resell that space for any further burial. 

After 25 years the Right of Burial can be extended up to 50 years in increments of 5 or 10 year intervals by agreement. After 50 years or any time before by agreemeent the grave ownership reverts to Orchard Meadows Natural Burials. The site will not then be reused for burials or any development but revert to agricultural use. It is important that the title holders of the Rights of Burials keep Orchard Meadows Natural Burials informed to their current contact details so that communication can be made during the appropriate stages as time passes. 

Yes, you are welcome 365 days a year between 8:30 am until sunset.