How you decide to mark your own passing is an entirely personal decision, where you may choose a service that reflects the interests and passions that you have pursued throughout your life. This could mean stepping away from a formal church service and graveyard burial, in order to find a more bespoke alternative that truly reflects your unique personality.
If the environment has always been a focus in your life, then you may wish to choose a green funeral as an alternative to a traditional burial service. Eco funerals can involve the use of biodegradable coffins or burial without a classic headstone, particularly if you choose a final resting place that also acts as a site of outstanding natural beauty.
The Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground in Totnes presents one such option, where this hay meadow is designed to support natural wildlife whilst giving loved ones a space to reflect. Read on to find out more about what you can expect from this unique burial site.
Alternative Burial
When you choose to be buried at Sharpham Meadow, you can expect an entirely different experience compared to a traditional graveyard burial. The site is open to all regardless of religious beliefs, where you can choose to have any kind of funeral ceremony ahead of the burial, or no ceremony at all if this is your preference.
Wildlife Haven
A stand-out feature of Sharpham Meadow is that the site has been designed to support and encourage local wildlife. Cared for as a hay meadow, the area features long grass and wildflowers, which encourage the proliferation of birds, butterflies and small mammals. As such, burial here means you’re choosing a natural paradise for your final resting place.
Outstanding Location
The location of the Meadow also helps to enhance the beauty and atmosphere of the site. Situated on the edge of Totnes, the area offers comprehensive views of the River Dart and the South Hams region. This means that the burial ground is the perfect place for bereaved loved ones to reflect and remember your life.
Some Restrictions
As this is an eco-friendly site, there are some restrictions involved. Only simple, flat headstones are permitted, where additional plaques or planted trees are not allowed. Beyond this, graves are dug to a single depth, so a second plot will need to be purchased if you require a double burial.
Stockman & Loram: Providing Eco Friendly Funeral Services
At Stockman & Loram, our funeral directors can support you in choosing the right green funeral plan, where we can facilitate burials at Sharpham Meadow whilst also offering additional woodland burial options.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our alternative funeral services.
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