FAQs
Do I have to use a funeral director?
In our experience, it is always better to go through a funeral professional but it is not a requirement.
What type of coffin, casket or urn is acceptable?
All coffins, caskets and urns must be completely biodegradable. Your local funeral director will be able to supply you with a wide range of options.
Is embalming permitted?
Embalming is only allowed under exceptional circumstances such as repatriation.
Is the ground consecrated?
No, any faith can be buried here and it does not matter where you live, the charges are the same. However, individual graves can be blessed at the time of burial.
Do I have to live locally?
You don’t have to live within the local area to rest in peace at Clayton Wood; we are open to all – no matter where you live.
What sort of memorial or marker is allowed?
We have a very strict policy that only allows wooden markers, ordered through Clayton Wood. Any other marker will be removed immediately.
How long do we have for the burial?
We schedule all burials to ensure that you have all the privacy and time you require.
Can I place flowers on the grave?
Any flowers placed on the graves will be removed once they start to show signs of deterioration. However, we ask you to keep these to a minimum and ask that they are kept as natural as possible.
Only fresh cut flowers without ribbon or cellophane are allowed. Please do not use oasis or any plastics, nor tie cards or other memorabilia to trees. Vases, jars or containers can not be left on the grave.
Do you have catering facilities?
We have no permanent facilities but can put you in touch with local outside catering firms, marquee companies or local publicans.
Is the burial ground regulated?
We are a member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds, which has been established by The Natural Death Centre. We comply with the ANBG Code of Conduct aimed at ensuring the highest professional and environmental standards, providing our customers assurance of best practice.
What are the opening times?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm, appointments preferable.
The car park can be accessed Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm, and on weekends and bank holidays 10.00am – 4.30pm.
What are the service hall times?
Oak Hall use only
Monday – Friday
Morning 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am, 11.30am
Afternoon 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 4.30pm
Saturday / Bank Holiday
Morning only 10.00am, 11.00am, 11.30am
With Full Burial following
Summer (April – Oct)
Monday – Friday
Morning 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am, 11.30am
Afternoon 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 3.30pm
Saturday / Bank Holiday
Morning only 10.00am, 11.00am, 11.30am
Winter (Nov – Mar)
Monday – Friday
Morning 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am
Afternoon 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 1.30pm
Saturday / Bank Holiday
Morning only 10.00am, 11.00am, 11.30am
Sundays, Christmas Day and Good Friday No Service Available
Are dogs allowed on site?
Guide dogs and any other medical assistance dogs are welcome to all areas of the grounds (when accompanied by their owner). In certain circumstances, well-behaved dogs will be welcome into the Service Hall, if their owner was the deceased. In all cases, dogs to remain on a short lead and please respect the grounds and clean up any mess. If unsure, please contact us to enquire.
