Dale Hill Natural Burials

General information

Dale Hill has been part of the Locko Park Estate for over 250 years and we are committed to preserving this beautiful area in perpetuity.

At Dale Hill we are creating a special place of enduring beauty - a nature reserve, where loved ones can be laid to rest in naturally beautiful surroundings, which will offer a calm and peaceful setting for relatives and friends to visit for remembrance and reflection.

Natural Burials offer a welcome alternative to a traditional cemetery. Loved ones are laid to rest in a meadow or woodland setting, with minimal impact on the environment, helping to preserve our beautiful countryside. A natural stone memorial can be placed level with the ground to mark the grave, and this will nestle amongst the grass and wildflowers. Memorial trees are also available, and we offer a choice of several tree species which are native to the area. Visitors will not see rows of headstones, but instead, the gently rolling land with it's far reaching views across beautiful countryside. You can even see the windmill from Dale Hill.

To protect the environment from toxic chemicals, bodies are not embalmed, and only bio degradable coffins, shrouds or urns are used.

Dale Hill is a member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds, and abides by their code of conduct. The ANBG is part of the Natural Death Centre, a national charity which works tirelessly to provide information on a gentler, more natural approach to death and dying. The charity sits on many advisory boards and is the most comprehensive resource available on the subject. To learn more, visit their website www.naturaldeath.org

For more information on Dale Hill, please visit our website or contact us for help with any questions you may have.