List of Natural Burial Grounds
Westhope Green Burial Ground, Shropshire
Regional Winner in The People's Awards for the Best Natural Burial Ground in the UK 2024, 2023 and 2017 And Regional Runner up in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 "Everyone concerned did everything possible, and could not have done more or better. As for the place, words cannot do it justice, you have to go there and be there." "I would like to give special mention to Andy Bruce - he was so friendly, understanding and helpful, a real diamond, much needed at the time."
Hidden away in the Shropshire hills you will find Westhope Green Burial Ground. Being set in an orchard, it is well stocked with traditional varieties of apples. It is also grazed by our flock of rare breed sheep. Since 1997 it has been used as a location for green burials. Early on in the year it is a real picture with the snowdrops and daffodills flowering, then the apple blossom comes out later. There is a small chapel within the grounds which can be used for any type of service families may wish to perform. We also have areas set aside for ashes to be scattered or buried. Anyone can come and have walk around at any time and the chapel can be opened on request.
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Contact Andy Bruce
Site Address The Chapel
Westhope
Town Craven Arms
County Shropshire
PostCode SY7 9JL
Telephone 01584 861318 / 07812 377445
eMail
andybrucegb@gmail.com
Site manager Andy Bruce
Correspondence address 2 Crossways Cottage, Westhope, Craven Arms, SY7 9JP
Type of Plots Available
Natural burial plots
Combined burial and ashes plots
Interment of ashes
Scattering of ashes
Memorials Stone Tablets, Timber Plaques, Entry into memorial book
Disabled access
No appointment necessary to visit burial ground
Someone is available to guide visitors with appointment
Dogs on leads welcome
Visiting opening hours Grounds always open
On site facilities Car Park, Chapel, Village Hall, WCs
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
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