Getting here from Melton Mowbray
The Vale of Belvoir Natural Burial Ground is set in a wildflower meadow looking out to 360 degree panoramic views across the Vale of Belvoir. It's around 30 minutes from Melton Mowbray, through the villages of the Vale.
A Leicestershire countryside natural burial ground near Melton
As featured in the Melton Times
Our meadow has been featured in the Melton Times twice, on BBC East Midlands Today and BBC Radio Leicester, as more local families look for a natural, sustainable choice.
Through every season
In spring and summer the meadow fills with wildflowers, bees and butterflies. In autumn and winter it's frosty mornings, big skies and some of the best sunsets in the county. Explore our gallery.
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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.
Our Services
Plots can be booked in advance 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.
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 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.
Head north through the Vale of Belvoir towards Bottesford. Use postcode NG13 0DR 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 in summer or 9am-4pm in the winter.