Getting here from Nottingham
A countryside sustainable burial option near Nottingham
The Vale of Belvoir Natural Burial Ground offers open sky, a wildflower meadow and 360 degree panoramic views across the Vale of Belvoir. We're about 35 minutes from the city centre, along the A52.
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.
Inclusive and flexible
People love natural burial because it welcomes all religions and faiths, or people with no religion at all. We allow all types of celebration, meaning families can be flexible with funeral plans. We can recommend funeral directors or work with the funeral director of your choice, although families do not need to use a funeral director if they do not wish.
There are no rigid timetables or time slots, ceremonies can take all day if desired.
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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
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 A52 east past Radcliffe-on-Trent and Bingham, then turn off at 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 or 9am-4pm in the winter.