For environmentally conscious families, we offer a range of eco funeral options to honour those values. There are many ways to minimise environmental impact, ranging from natural burial, to a direct cremation to reduce the number of vehicles attending. We are able to adapt our services in a number of ways in order to be environmentally conscious, whilst creating a personalised funeral for your loved one.
Natural Burial
Natural burial is the most environmentally-friendly option. Your loved one returns to the earth in beautiful natural surroundings, creating lasting environmental benefits.
Requirements for natural burial:
- Biodegradable coffin or shroud (no metal fittings)
- No embalming (or eco-friendly embalming only)
- Natural markers (trees, wooden plaques, or GPS location)
Local Natural Burial Sites
Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground (West Clandon, Guildford) – Award-winning 31-acre nature reserve with wildflower meadows, lakes, wetland, and woodland. Features a glass pavilion for services.
Redstone Cemetery Natural Burial Area (Redhill) – Local authority natural burial area, conveniently located in Redhill.
Nutfield Woodland and Meadow Burial (Nutfield, near Redhill) – Natural woodland and meadow burial on the A25, close to our service area.
Biodegradable Coffins
We offer a wide range of natural coffins including willow, seagrass, cane, bamboo, and untreated pine – all fully biodegradable and suitable for natural burial or cremation. Ask our arrangers for more information or view our natural coffin brochure (PDF).
Other Eco Funeral Choices
Our limousines seat six people, reducing the number of vehicles needed and lowering fuel emissions. For flowers, we recommend Mad Lillies in Banstead, who specialize in environmentally conscious funeral flowers created without plastic. We also suggest choosing funeral and wake venues close to the committal venue to minimize travel, and natural material gowns or biodegradable clothing for your loved one.
Creating Your Environmental Funeral
Every choice you make can reflect environmental values. Our team will guide you through the options and help create a meaningful, eco-conscious farewell.