1. Embalming
Natural burial: Never, embalming releases toxic chemicals into the soil.
Traditional burial: This is common practice.
2. Coffins
Natural burial: 100% biodegradable, lining included.
Traditional burial: Often varnished wood with metal fittings.
3. Memorials
Natural burial: Usually a flat wooden plaque that sits flat within the meadow/forest or no plaque.
Traditional burial: Large headstones.
4. The Land
Natural burial: A beautiful wildflower meadow or woodland, rich in biodiversity and wildlife. In our case, a wildflower meadow.
Traditional burial: A cemetery or graveyard.
5. The Grave
Natural burial: Shallower graves (around 3-4 feet) release less greenhouse gases when decomposition occurs which is better for the environment.
Traditional burial: Deep graves, around 6 feet.
6. The Ceremony
Natural burial: Very flexible, families use funeral directors for all, part of the funeral or not at all.
Traditional burial: Not flexible and rely heavily on funeral directors.
7. Catchment
Natural burial: No catchment areas, no surcharges, the price is the same for everyone.
Traditional burial: Cemeteries and graveyards can have catchment areas or high surcharges for non-residents.
Natural burial provides a low impact, sustainable and flexible burial option for all catchments, faiths and religions. But essentially it's about what feels right for you.
Have questions?
Clair is happy to help. Contact her.
clair@belvoirnaturalburial.co.uk
07983 739520
