Getting here from Lincoln
A countryside sustainable burial option near Lincoln
The Vale of Belvoir Natural Burial Ground sits right on the edge of Lincolnshire, around 50 minutes from Lincoln. It's a wildflower meadow on a hilltop with views across the Vale of Belvoir, looked after by our family.
We accept all catchment areas.
We do not have a surcharge for people who do not live in the area like municipal cemeteries and graveyards. Our prices are the same for everyone.
Link to bomber country
Lincolnshire is known as Bomber County, and our corner of the Vale shares that history. The wartime airfield next to our farm, RAF Bottesford, known locally as Normanton airfield, was built across the Leicestershire-Lincolnshire border and flew Lancasters during the Second World War. We've named one of the woods we planted leading up to the site the Lancaster wood in their memory, the other called the Dakota wood.
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A greener alternative to a traditional cemetery
Natural Burial is a greener way of returning someone to the earth, using only natural, biodegradable materials. With the site surrounded by nature, many families find it an uplifting and peaceful place to visit and reflect.
There is no embalming, standard coffins or headstones. Instead: a wicker basket, banana leaf or cardboard coffin or a simple shroud.
With the option of a flat wooden graveside plaque or brass plaque on our remembrance wall.
The grave becomes part of a living wildflower meadow, home to bees, insects, butterflies, birds, deer and hares.
Who we are
The countryside meadow sits on land our family has farmed since the 1960s. James and George look after the paths and meadow all year round, Emily helps with marketing and Clair is here to talk you through every step.
At least one of us will be there on the day of the funeral to offer further support if needed, whether that’s pulling the funeral bier or giving less mobile relatives lifts to the graveside, we’re happy to help in whatever capacity we can.
The site was once an agricultural field but was diversified due to its incredible views that we loved so much and wanted others to enjoy too.
We are completely family run.
Emily, James, Clair and George
Our Services
You can reserve a plot at today’s price or at the time of burial. Let your family know your wishes.
Meadow Burial Plot £1400
Set in a wildflower meadow with 360 views of The Vale of Belvoir.
Meadow Ashes Plot £500
This is the natural burial of ashes, also set in a wildflower meadow with 360 views of The Vale of Belvoir.
Memorial Plaques
An optional graveside wooden plaque can be purchased through us separately, price dependent on design. Smaller brass plaques can also be purchased to go on the memorial wall, whether you’re buried with us or not.
Interment Fee
This is the cost to dig the grave, paid around the time of burial.
Our site
We aim to make the site a beautiful and tranquil final resting place for loved ones and a tranquil place for close friends and family to visit during what is a very challenging time, we hope to make the difficult experience of losing a loved one a little bit easier by creating an inviting environment surrounded by nature.
Where to find us
We’re located just outside of Bottesford, Leicestershire.
Take the A46 to Newark, then the A1 south, turn off at the Barrowby exit and follow the A52 until you see signs for Bottesford. Use postcode NG13 0GU or What3Words daily.smiled.roosters. There's a car park on site.
To arrange a visit with Clair, call 07983 739520
You can also visit unaccompanied, the car park is open every day from 9am-5pm or 9am-4pm in the winter.