Green Funeral Options
A green funeral may be the ideal send-off for a loved one, if your dearly departed was fond of the great outdoors. Green burials were developed specifically to reduce negative environmental effects, and we offer a diverse selection of environmentally friendly coffins and options for woodland burial. These choices can be combined with a religious or non-religious funeral – while we’re always on hand if you have questions about green coffins or woodland burials.
Choose from a variety of green burial options at Stockman & Loram in Torbay, Paignton, Teignbridge, and South Hams. We provide custom options that combine a traditional church funeral with a sustainable green coffin. This results in a considerate and unique send-off when paired with the serene locations we carefully select for green burials. Our funeral directors in Torbay, who have a wealth of experience and professionalism, can provide you with all the guidance and support you need.
Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground
With stunning views of the River Dart and across the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground offers an ecological alternative to traditional burial or cremation and is open to all – regardless of faith or local residency, having a religious ceremony, a secular ceremony, or no ceremony at all.
The Meadow differs in feel and practice from a traditional churchyard or a municipal cemetery. The site is cared for as a hay meadow, hence the grass is allowed to grow long and cut periodically. Sharpham Meadow is a haven for wildlife, a wide variety of birds, mammals and insects can be found here, such as barn owl, roe deer and several butterfly species.
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Ashes can be interred here as well as full burials
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Only simple flat headstones are permitted, no other memorial items or plantings are allowed
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All graves are a single depth, so if you require a double grave you need to purchase two adjacent plots
Full Burial plots & Fees
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Single Plot £1,200
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Additional adjacent plot £995
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Burial Fee (grave digging) £425
Ashes plots & Fees
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Single Ashes Plot £450
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Additional Adjacent Ashes plot £400
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Burial Fee (preparation of the plot) £250
Memorial Stone
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Burials & Ashes from £400
Prices correct as of 1st March 2021
Woodland burials in Torbay
Torbay’s green burial ground is situated in Cockington Country Park. The site is part of Conqueror Wood, an 18-acre woodland planted in 2005. The green burial ground features impressive views and is located just off the A380.
With each green burial, a memorial tree is planted nearby. The burial plot itself is marked with a flat tablet-style plaque and you can opt for single or double depth burials, or the burial of ashes. This woodland burial area attracts a wide range of bird species in addition to insects and wildflowers. Families and guests will receive packets of wildflower seeds to scatter at the site and encourage the diverse range of wildlife to visit.
A tranquil space with wildlife all around
Conqueror wood is a natural burial ground, and this benefits lots of wildlife. The rough cut glades provide many butterfly species with sheltered spaces to move within. The hedgerows are home to the rare and endangered cirl bunting.
There is a wide range of species present at the site including numerous songbird species, hedgehogs, badgers, foxes and stoats. Other birdlife breeding in the immediate area includes barn owls, kestrels and great-spotted woodpeckers.
Other Green Burial locations
Stockman & Loram can look after green burials in assorted locations, including but not limited to:
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Conqueror Wood in Torquay
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Sharpham Meadow near Totnes
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Bidwell Woodland Burial at Rattery, near Totnes
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Crossways at Cheriton Bishop
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Yealmpton Woodland Burial at Yealmpton, near Kingsbridge
Looking to organise a green burial elsewhere in the local area? We’ll oversee everything from the choice of wicker coffin to timings and other arrangements.
Eco-friendly coffins
Stockman & Loram have a wide range of coffins suitable for a green burial. These include Wicker coffins, Woollen coffins, Cardboard coffins, Wood coffins and Picture coffins:
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Wicker coffins in various styles
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Woollen coffins in white or grey
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Bamboo coffins
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Cardboard coffins
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Colour picture coffins in hundreds of designs
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Traditional wood coffins with rope or wood handles
