A Natural, Woodland or Eco-Funeral
A
Natural, Woodland or Eco-Funeral – Burial or Interment of Cremated Remains
You may
have read or heard about, attended, or vaguely considered a natural or ‘green’
funeral.
With
cremation and interment into the ground, burial, still our two most common methods
of ‘leaving’ this planet, not only should we consider the type of service,
religious or ‘alternative,’ that we would like for ourselves but where exactly
do we want this to happen?
Leaving it
to our Executors could be an option but making an informed choice whilst we are
alive is likely to be far more satisfactory for all those concerned.
Burial
knowledge is limited and not a subject of common conversation but, as with all
unknowns, there are – complications and, choices.
Two places
of burial are well known; the local churchyard or, municipal cemetery.
What
happens if I have to go into a nursing home near where one of my children live?
Can I be buried there, in the Parish or the local cemetery? Can I come back
‘home’ and be buried?
Yes and no
are the answers and the beginning of the complications.
Residency
is key. That you live in a parish for numerous years is not a qualifier
regarding the local ‘council’ cemetery. IF you are a non-resident, your burial
may be allowed but, the interment fees are likely to double or, triple.
After a
period of non-residence, returning ‘home’ may now class you as a non-resident
and the same financial situation could apply – exceptions are rare.
Churchyard
burials: you have a parishioner right to be buried but, is the local churchyard
(and annexe if applicable), full?
Can your
‘significant other’ join you in time or do practical limitations exclude them?
Is pre-purchase
an option or at least, saving-a-space a possibility?
Two options
generally exist for municipal cemeteries and these options are taken into
financial account too.
The
purchase (of a lease) of the Exclusive Right of Burial for the grave: how long
is the lease and what does the expression actually mean?
No matter
the answer, there will be a price attached which, could also double or triple
if the deceased is non-resident.
The
alternative is NOT to purchase the Exclusive Right of Burial – what does that
mean and what is allowed regarding the grave purchase?
Some
cemeteries have a ‘woodland’ or ‘natural’ burial area. This will have different
rules to the rest of the cemetery but a burial here could be more expensive
with less freedom of choice.
Private Woodland Burials.
The past
twenty five years has seen the popularity of private land burials increase
enormously. With fewer restrictions imposed and, considerable financial
savings, what are the implications, pros and cons?
Of course,
because of the private enterprise, no two facilities are the same and a large
consideration relates to, locality. You may find lovely surroundings,
picturesque or panoramic views but it could be miles from where you reside and,
as you age, transport could be a limiting factor regarding grave attendance if
applicable.
As with all
of life, there is no ideal solution but being presented with as many choices as
possible will help you make that informed decision and the person to help you
the most is likely to be your local funeral director. The internet is a
valuable resource too but again, you local funeral director will have
researched the subject on numerous occasions and will be the best informed to
give you advice – photos or a brochure may also be available.
Common Questions.
What
happens at the grave before, during and after the service? Can the service be
religious or does it have to be alternative? What ‘alternative’ options are
there? Can we play music at the ceremony? What do we have to wear? Are flowers
allowed or a memorial plaque?
These are all
typical questions which commonly affect private land burials but the answers
and advice can all be readily supplied by your local funeral director along
with the current costs involved.
We at
Shoobridge Funeral Services have
extensive experience of Woodland Burials in our area and can offer the choices
you need to decide this extremely important ritual - last rite.
For those
who wish both or are undecided, Cremated Remains, more commonly known as
‘Ashes,’ can also be buried (interred) in ‘natural’ areas municipally or
privately; again, your local funeral director is simply the best resource
available.
Please
contact one of our friendly team to ask relevant questions without compromise
or obligation or better still, phone for an appointment - we may even be able
to visit you.
Very nice, thanks a lot for everything you wrote here. you gave the right info about it. you sharing such a great blogs to us. Direct Cremation
ReplyDeleteCrowned the 'Operator of the Year' in 2021 is proof that model has everything an avid casino customer needs. He has asked lawmakers to approve his proposal to carry a referendum legalizing slot-machine gambling. Freedom from Problem Gambling – Self-help workbook for compulsive gamblers, with tips about how to to|tips on how to} avoid relapse and battle gambling urges. Self-help groups for families of drawback gamblers, corresponding to Gam-Anon, for example, can introduce you to people who’ve faced the same obstacles. You have a proper to protect your self emotionally and financially. Don't blame your self for the gambler's problems or let his or her dependancy 1xbet dominate your life.
ReplyDelete