How Eternal Grove Works
A simple and natural process
Eternal Grove provides a peaceful woodland resting place where ashes can be interred beneath trees.
The process is designed to be straightforward and respectful, allowing families to make arrangements in advance or at the time they are needed.
Step 1
Choose a memorial option
Families begin by choosing the memorial option that feels right for them within the landscape.
Woodland Placement
A single ashes placement beneath a memorial tree within the woodland landscape.
Memorial Tree
Exclusive memorial rights around a single tree for family members over time.
Each option provides a peaceful place of remembrance within a protected ecological landscape.
Step 2
Reserve the memorial
Once a memorial option has been chosen, the reservation secures the memorial rights within the landscape.
Some families choose to reserve in advance as part of future planning, while others arrange the memorial following a cremation.
The reservation confirms the selected memorial option and the chosen location within the landscape.
Step 3
Ashes placement within the landscape
When the time comes, ashes are placed beneath the memorial tree using a biodegradable urn.
Placements take place quietly within the woodland and meadow landscape, with family and friends able to attend.
Each memorial location is carefully recorded within the landscape register to ensure accurate long-term records and stewardship.
Step 4
A living landscape of remembrance
After the placement, the woodland, meadow and surrounding habitat continue to grow and mature over time.
Families are able to return to peaceful woodland paths, wildflower clearings and natural spaces where their loved one rests within the landscape.
The landscape itself becomes the lasting memorial.
Memorial Rights
Memorial rights are granted for a defined period beginning from the date of placement.
Woodland Placement
Twenty years
Memorial Tree
Thirty years
These periods help ensure Eternal Grove landscapes remain living natural environments rather than traditional cemeteries.
Landscape Guidelines
To preserve the natural environment, Eternal Grove landscapes follow a small number of simple principles.
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Ashes placement only
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Biodegradable urns only
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No headstones or grave surrounds
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No plastic flowers or artificial ornaments
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Visitors remain on designated paths where possible
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Wildlife and natural habitats are protected across the landscape
These guidelines help ensure every Eternal Grove site remains a peaceful ecological landscape for future generations.