Immerse yourself in Nature

Eden Valley Woodland Burial Ground is a beautiful 22-acre ‘green burial cemetery’ located in Kent.

Burials take place adjacent to our ancient, bluebell woodland, amongst younger but well-established oak trees. Memorial trees planted will enhance this new woodland further and over the years, extending it over the whole site.

Burial plots can be purchased in advance by those wishing to get their affairs in order, or they can be chosen at the time of need. All burials are single depth and family members can purchase adjacent plots.

BURIAL PLOT PRICES

A Natural and Green Site

Eden Valley is a beautiful green burial ground located in Kent. Open to people of all faiths or none. You can hold a ceremony elsewhere or at the graveside. You will receive care and support from our understanding staff who will not hurry or rush you. It is a positive place to visit, where you can sit and reflect amidst nature.

Memorial Trees

As a truly natural, green burial ground we do not have gravestones, but we mark each grave by planting a memorial tree, which can be chosen from a selected list. The memorial trees will develop into a managed twenty-acre nature reserve and sanctuary for wildlife and humans alike.

PLANTING TREES & FLOWERS

Harmony with Nature

At the north end of the site there is an existing seven-acre ancient, bluebell woodland that is full of bird-life including nightingales. In addition to the woodland the site is enclosed by mature trees and hedgerows, making Eden Valley a peaceful and secluded place.

Nearby ceremonial and parking facilities

Eden Valley Woodland Burial Ground has no ceremonial building on site. However, we are located adjacent to Kent and Surrey Golf Club which has a licensed function room where a ceremony and/or wake can be held. The bar area at the golf club is open all day and is a handy meeting point for visitors to the burial ground. There is also extra parking and toilet facilities available at the club.

Eden Valley is operated & managed by

The Natural Death Centre

Eden Valley Woodland Burial Ground is operated and managed by The Natural Death Centre charity, who have been at the forefront of the natural burial movement for the last 25 years. The charity also operates the Association of Natural Burial Grounds, the only organisation to scrutinise and monitor natural burial ground provision in the UK.

The charity has established this burial site to offer a fantastic option for families in the area and also to provide a flagship, best practice site where would-be managers and operators from all over the world, can train and experience the joys and responsibility of running a natural burial ground.