Woodland Burial Sites
There are a number of local woodland burial sites.
Keele and Stone Cemeteries
Both these cemeteries have dedicated woodland burial areas
surrounded by mature trees and hedges.
They are beautiful places for a loved one to rest in peace with nature.
At Keele you can even choose the type of tree you want at the head of the grave.
There is a community room at Keele Cemetery in which funeral services can be held,
with seating for 60 and a large free car park.
Your loved one can be remembered with trees, meadow flowers or shrubs.
There is also a section for burying cremated remains.
Whether it be a traditional funeral service or something a little different
everything can be catered for.
Swanlow Park Cemetery at Church Minshull near Winsford, Cheshire
Swanlow Park is a peaceful woodland burial ground, set amidst farmland. It has some of the best views of the Cheshire hills and is the perfect place for you loved one to rest in peace with nature.
The environment is kept as natural as possible, so it's scenic and peaceful setting provides a safe refuge for wildlife, birds, insects, and allows wild flowers and trees to thrive. It is a restful area to visit and wooden benches are available to sit quietly to remember your loved one.
Each grave space is marked with a natural york stone marker and a memorial tree. Wild flowers and bulbs can also be planted on the grave space.
Celebration of Life Services to reflect the life and personality of your loved one can be held at the graveside.
The owner Alan Plumbley is always pleased to welcome visitors to look around the cemetery. Tel. 07774 746732
Westhope Green Burial Ground, Shropshire
Hidden away in the Shropshire hills you will find Westhope Green Burial Ground which is set in an orchard, the grass being cropped by rare breed sheep.
Early in the year it is a real picture with snowdrops and daffodils flowering, then later in the year the apple blossom comes out.
There is a small chapel within the grounds which can be used for any type of service, religeous, or non-religeous Celebration of Life Services. There are also areas within the orchard set aside for ashes to be scattered or buried.
The owners welcome people to visit for a walk around at any time and the chapel can be opened on request.
Fenns Meadow Green Burial Ground, Whitchurch
Fenns Meadow is positioned on high ground, facing a North Westerly direction, perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets which regularly occur. The views from the site stretch across to North Wales, Cheshire and Liverpool. The Llangollen Canal borders the western side of the farm and it is close to the SSSI's of Fenns and Whixhall Mosses.
The Burial Ground is a peaceful place for your loved ones to rest in peace for either a burial, cremation plot or the scattering of ashes.
The grave may be marked either by a small stone, wooden plaque on the ground or a tree planted nearby.
Fenns Meadow is part of Alkington Grange Farm, which has been a family run farm for 3 generations and sits within a pastureland of 10 acres.
