Green & Natural Burials
Our green burial meadow offers an eco-friendly alternative to a cemetery, churchyard or cremation. Set in an idyllic countryside location, it is peaceful but not isolated. Our meadow is a natural burial ground, providing a resting place for those who want to minimise their impact on the environment after they have passed on.
A green or natural burial is an alternative form of interment, where people envisage that their bodies will return to the earth and be replaced by plants. Our natural burial meadow is full of beautiful flora and fauna. We have carefully cultivated our space to support local wildlife and allow nature to thrive. By choosing a green burial, you help to preserve natural habitats and protect biodiversity.
Sponsoring a memorial tree, planting a fruit tree, or purchasing wildflower seeds to be scattered in the area are other ways you can make your funeral more eco-friendly.
With our green burials, you are free to choose the funeral style you want. Services take place directly at the graveside in our natural burial meadow.
We only book one service a day, allowing as much time as possible to say goodbye. Our funerals are held in a relaxed atmosphere where you can freely celebrate the life of your loved one.
Cosgrove Green Burial Meadow is a pleasant place to visit and remember the person who has passed on. There is a family and friends seating area on site, where you can reminisce while enjoying nature.
Our meadow has a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere – offering a place of remembrance.
Call Sue or Narissa on 07702 309528 to discuss your needs or organise a no-obligation viewing of our beautiful meadow.
A Thoughtful Legacy For Future Generations
Our ecological burial options are designed with environmental friendliness in mind, leaving a thoughtful legacy for future generations. Choosing a green burial is a way to help our planet, while providing a serene resting place for our loved ones.
Our burial meadow is maintained as a conservation area for wildlife. Located in a scenic location in North Milton Keynes, we serve the Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire areas.
People of all beliefs and faith denominations are welcome in our natural burial ground.
We can help with ash interments, green burials and plot reservations for future use.
Would you like to know more? Contact us for a no-obligation viewing of our beautiful meadow.
What Our Meadow Can Offer You
The purchase of a burial plot or burial reservation is for “burial rights only”. The ownership remains with Cosgrove Green Burial Meadow Ltd (burial rights length of time is ninety-nine years.)
Burial Plots (Meadow Area)
These can be purchased as follows:
- Reserved plots
- Single plots
- Double plots
- Family plots
A payment option is available on reserved plots.
Ash Interments (Willow Tree Area)
These can be purchased as follows:
- Reserved plots
- Single plots
- Double plots
- Family plots (maximum of 5 reservations)
A payment option is available on reserved plots.
We provide an Ash collection service from local funeral directors and the crematorium (within a 50 mile radius).
Plot Reservation
Plots can be purchased in advance and reserved for future use.
Coffins & Shrouds
We use natural materials for our coffins, caskets, shrouds and urns. Some eco-friendly materials include seagrass, willow, bamboo, recycled cardboard, and sustainably sourced pine. Shrouds are made of linen or wool.
Interments/Grave Preparation
Graves are prepared for the individual on the day of the burial and lined with hay.
Floral Tributes
Floral tributes are welcomed at the graveside. However, we ask that no man-made materials are used, including plastic or oasis foam. The use of natural materials such as fresh-cut flowers or wildflowers are preferred.
All materials used to assemble floral tributes are biodegradable.
What The Meadow Can Offer You
The purchase of a burial plot or burial reservation is for “burial rights only”. The ownership remains with Cosgrove Green Burial Meadow Ltd (burial rights length of time is ninety-nine years.)
Burial Plots (Meadow Area)
These can be purchased as follows:
Reserved plots
Single plots
Double plots
Family plots
A payment option is available on reserved plots
Ash Interments (Willow Tree Area)
These can be purchased as follows:
Reserved plots
Single plots
Double plots
Family plots (maximum of 5 reservations)
A payment option is available on reserved plots.
We provide an Ash collection service from local funeral directors and the crematorium (within a 50 mile radius).
Plot Reservation
Plots can be purchased in advance and reserved for future use.
Coffins & Shrouds
Natural materials are used for coffins, caskets, shrouds and urns. Materials used include seagrass, willow, bamboo, recycled cardboard, sustainably sourced pine. Shrouds would be made of linen or wool.
Interments/Grave Preparation
Graves are prepared for the individual on the day of the burial and hay-lined.
Floral Tributes
Floral tributes are welcomed at the graveside; we ask that no man-made materials such as plastic or oasis are used. The use of fresh-cut flowers and natural materials are preferred.
All materials used to assemble floral tributes are biodegradable.
Trees and Hedgerow
We plant native tree species in our natural burial ground and carry out seasonal maintenance. You can sponsor a memorial tree for a five year period, providing a habitat for local wildlife.
- Field maple (Acer campestre)
- Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
- Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Trees are available for dedication on our memorial stream walk.
We also have a range of edible fruit trees for purchase, with named tree plaques available. These assist with pollination and provide food for wildlife.
- Apple
- Cherry
- Peach
- Pear
- Plum
- Mulberry
Fruit trees are planted in the early autumn.
Memorial trees continue to be owned by CGBM Ltd.
What is a green burial?
A green burial is an eco-conscious alternative to traditional burial methods. In a green burial, only biodegradable materials are used – such as caskets or shrouds made from natural fibres. This allows the body to decompose naturally as it returns to and nourishes the earth.
The aim of a green burial is to promote sustainability, preserve natural habitats, and support ecological conservation efforts while honouring the memory of the deceased.
What are Cosgrove’s green burial options?
You will need to decide whether you would like to have a cremation and inter the ashes, or if you would like a completely natural burial.
There are many options for the green burial plots themselves. You can choose to purchase a single plot for one person, a double plot for two people or even a family plot. Purchasing more than one plot reserves a space next to your loved one for you or other family members in the future.
More green burial options for you to choose between include whether you want to use a biodegradable coffin or a shroud. You can also sponsor a memorial tree or purchase an engraved plaque or memorial bench.
How much does a green burial cost?
The cost of a green burial can vary, but in Cosgrove’s natural burial meadow you can purchase a plot from £400-£2400, depending on how many plots you would like and whether you are purchasing an ash plot or a regular plot.
The interment itself will cost between £160-£400 – the price of this also depends on whether you are interring ashes or a body.
If you would like to book the funeral for a bank holiday or a weekend, this will incur additional costs. More information about our prices can be found here.
How can I plan an eco-friendly funeral in Milton Keynes?
Even if you do not opt for a completely natural burial, there are other ways to reduce the environmental footprint of your funeral. Read our blog about how to make a traditional funeral more eco friendly.
Green & Natural Burials Are The Future
The green burial meadow offers an alternative choice to using a cemetery, churchyard or cremation. Set in a beautiful countryside location, it is peaceful but not isolated. The meadow is eco-friendly. A green and natural burial is an alternative internment, where people envisage their bodies will be replaced by plants. Our meadow as a green and natural burial meadow is full of flora and fauna.
This type of internment reduces CO2 emissions into the environment, supporting a reduction in global warming and supports wildlife.
A natural burial allows people freedom of choice of the funeral style they choose, there is no time pressure.
We book one service a day this allows people time, the funeral is held in a relaxed atmosphere, celebrating the life of your loved ones.
The Green Burial Meadow is a pleasant place for you to visit, there is a family and friends seating area.
The meadow has a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere offering a place of remembrance.
Call Sue or Narissa to organise a no-obligation viewing of our beautiful meadow to discuss your needs.
What The Meadow Can Offer You
The purchase of a burial plot or burial reservation is for “burial rights only”. The ownership remains with Cosgrove Green Burial Meadow Ltd (burial rights length of time is ninety-nine years.)
Burial Plots (Meadow Area)
These can be purchased as follows:
Reserved plots
Single plots
Double plots
Family plots
A payment option is available on reserved plots
Ash Internments (Willow Tree Area)
These can be purchased as follows:
Reserved plots
Single plots
Double plots
Family plots (maximum of 5 reservations)
A payment option is available on reserved plots.
We provide an Ash collection service from local funeral directors and the crematorium (within a 50 mile radius).
Plot Reservation
Plots can be purchased in advance and reserved for future use.
Coffins & Shrouds
Natural materials are used for coffins, caskets, shrouds and urns. Materials used include seagrass, willow, bamboo, recycled cardboard, sustainably sourced pine. Shrouds would be made of linen or wool.
Internments/Grave Preparation
Graves are prepared for the individual on the day of the burial and hay-lined.
Floral Tributes
Floral tributes are welcomed at the graveside; we ask that no man-made materials such as plastic or oasis are used. The use of fresh-cut flowers and natural materials are preferred.
Trees and hedgerow – Seasonal maintenance is carried out with replanting of native species they can be purchased for your loved ones. The purchase of a memorial tree continues to be owned by CGBM Ltd:
Field maple (Acer campestre)
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
These trees can be sponsored for a five year period which will help to sustain the environment.
Trees are available for dedication on our memorial stream walk.
A range of edible fruit trees can be purchased, with a named tree plaque. These assist with pollination and provide food for wildlife. You can choose from Mulberry, Peach, Pear, Plum, Apple or Cherry trees. Fruit trees are planted early autumn.
