Nestling under a canopy of broadleaf trees and a yew grove, this natural burial site lies in a peaceful and secluded area on the South Downs National Park, bordered on three sides by woodland. It is situated between the villages of Clanfield and East Meon, Hampshire, easily accessed from the A3.
What South Downs Natural Burial Site offers
- Services provided: Burials only. A room is available for a service, with hospitality options, or you can hold the service at the graveside.
- Type of coffin accepted: Coffins and shrouds made from fully biodegradable non-toxic materials, such as woven willow, bamboo, cardboard, untreated solid wood, sea-grass, banana leaf and water hyacinth – or bio-degradable body bags or shrouds.
- Grave marking / memorialisation: No permanent headstones or grave-markings. Planting of native wild flowers is permitted.
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Location
South Downs Natural Burial Site
The Sustainability Centre
Droxford Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 1HR
T: 01730 823 425
Burial fees
How much does a natural burial at South Downs Natural Burial Site cost?
- Burials from £5,522 (Plot £4,261 + interment fee £1,261)
Please note, this does not include funeral director fees and other costs – for more details see our pricing for natural burials.
Fees shown above correct as at 01.10.2022. Please double check the current fees online.
Policies & Sustainability
- Tree planting policy: The woodland restoration plan involves felling planted conifers and replanting with native species that belong on the South Downs which may eventually be coppiced and harvested for rural industry and wood fuel. Trees are planted in the winter months, when the young tree has the best chance of survival.
- Maintenance regime: The woodland is worked as a coppice to ensure a rich bio-diversity, encouraging wildlife including owls, badgers, raptors and stoats. Natural regeneration allows native species of trees, plants and flowers to flourish.
- Long term vision: There is a long-term management plan to restore the natural woodland and preserve a natural, ecologically rich area for the benefit of nature and for future generations. The burial site is owned by the charity Earthworks Trust.
- Memberships: Unknown.
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