We are passionate about providing families and individuals with natural, eco/green and affordable options, which is why we have invested heavily in creating a natural burial ground. Our ethos is to ensure the woods flourish for years to come and that they continue to be a natural, beautiful and peaceful place to remember a loved one.
So, to ensure the woods are protected and kept as nature intended, we do not allow headstones on graves, but encourage a tree to be planted instead or a small natural slate with simple inscription to be placed. We offer natural memorials, such as trees, bird boxes, bat boxes and bug hotels, which can also have a simple inscription. We do not allow any plastic flowers or anything unnatural in the coffin or casket or on top of the grave.
In order to ensure that what is buried in our woods meets our ethos of being 100% natural and combustible, you can currently only use our funeral directing services. AJB Funerals is an award-winning, independent and family-run funeral directors. Aaron Bewley and his team will take you through all the options available to you; they encourage families to actively take part in not only organising the funeral but, where possible, to participate on the day of the funeral, if they wish.
We aim for our costs to be clear and transparent to you beforehand, and are committed to providing affordable funerals that suit your budget.
Price List
Natural Burial Grave Plot
| Plot Fee | Grave Preparation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| £1450 | £750 | £2200 |
Burial plots are available in the meadow and woodland areas. Graves are single depth only
| Birch Service Area (Up to 60 mourners) | £450 |
Service includes:
- Exclusive use of the Birch Service Area.
- Hay bales with blankets/throws provides seating up to 34 people. Space allows for an extra 26 people standing.
- One large hexagonal gazebo provided.
- Staff provided to set up and prepare space to your tailored requirements on the day of the service.
| Oak Service Area (Up to 300 mourners) | £650 |
Service includes:
- Exclusive use of the Oak Service Area.
- Hay bales with blankets/throws provides seating up to 68 people. Surrounding space allows for an extra 150+ people standing.
- Two large hexagonal gazebo’s provided
(provision of a third rectangular gazebo available if required) - Staff provided to set up and prepare space to your tailored requirements on the day of the service.
Direct Burial at Leafy Lane Woods, Corsham – £3,400
A direct burial is a natural and respectful burial without a funeral. The costs are lower because we choose the date and time of the burial, there is no funeral service and family do not attend.
| Burial arrangements | £1200 |
| This includes:
An initial meeting with you to talk though the process, including attending to all relevant and legal paperwork. Collection of the deceased in working hours within a 15-mile radius, and caring for them at our discreet and specialist facilities in Corsham, Wiltshire. A simple eco coffin. Transport to Leafy Lane Woods. Care and support throughout the process. |
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| Fee for a plot at Leafy Lane Woods (£1450) and grave preparation (£750) | £2200 |
Terms of Business
At the initial meeting, we will discuss all possible options available to you and their costs, including any known disbursements (i.e. celebrant fees). We will then provide a full breakdown of the estimated costs of the funeral, which will be emailed to you or a hard copy provided on request.
We require a 50% deposit of the estimated costs before the date of the funeral. Direct cremations and burials require payment in full before the funeral date.
The balance is due within 21 days of the date of the funeral. We accept payment by BACS, credit or debit card.
We reserve the right to add interest at 1.5% compound per month on all accounts outstanding after the due date. All costs incurred in recovering an outstanding account are chargeable to the debtor.
Disclosure of Interest
The owner of Leafy Lane Woods is AJB Funerals Ltd, of which the Company Directors are Aaron Bewley and Kate Bewley.
The company and directors have no interest in any price-comparison websites, which compare funeral director services, burial costs, etc.
In the last six months, the company and directors have not made any material charitable donation, charitable contribution or payment of a gratuity to a third party connected to the funerals sector.