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Deerton Natural Burial Ground, Sittingbourne, Kent

 

Regional Winner

in

The People's Awards for the Best Natural Burial Ground in the UK 2017 and runner up in 2021 and 2022

 

New site now available
 
A victim of its own success Kent Natural Burial's Deerton site is now full and only open to those who already own outstanding Rights Of Burial.  

 

KNB has opened a new site on the other side of Sittingbourne.  Riverview Natural Burial Ground.  Please see the separate listing for details or contact Sian as below.

 

Deerton is managed on sound ecological lines and will be cared for by a trust, when full, as a nature reserve.   The first burial was in September '07.   People of all faiths are welcome and no extra charge is made for non Kent residents.

Coffins must be biodegradable and native memorial trees are planted.  A large car park is open on burial days with a smaller one open at all times. 

 

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Website www.kentnaturalburials.com

Contact Sian Muir

Telephone 01795 844222

eMail kentnaturalburials@gmail.com

Correspondence address The Stables, Culnells Farm, School Lane, Iwade, Kent, ME9 8QL

Type of Plots Available

Natural burial plots

Interment of ashes

Families can help to dig the grave

Families can backfill the grave

Memorials Trees, Entry in Memorial Book


Access

Disabled access

No appointment necessary to visit burial ground

Dogs on leads welcome

Visiting opening hours At all times

On site facilities Car Park, WCs


Funeral Arrangements

You may choose whichever funeral director you wish

Friends and family can undertake all or part of the funeral service themselves

Completely natural, biodegradable coffin materials

The future of the site, its maintenance and management
When no plots remain available Deerton will maintain by a trust funded by a percentage of all plot sales. The ground will be a nature reserve.

ANBG Member

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