What is a woodland memorial?

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A woodland memorial allows ashes to be interred within a natural forest environment rather than in a traditional cemetery. The woodland itself becomes the place of remembrance.

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Are ashes buried?

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Ashes are interred beneath the trees using biodegradable urns within the woodland. Each interment location is recorded in the woodland register.

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Are headstones allowed?

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No. Eternal Grove sites remain natural woodland. There are no headstones, grave borders or artificial memorials.

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Can families visit the woodland?

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Yes. Families are welcome to visit the woodland throughout the year and spend time in a peaceful natural environment.

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How long do memorial rights last?

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Woodland Placement
Twenty years from the date of interment

Family Tree
Thirty years from the date of interment

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What happens after the memorial rights period ends?

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The woodland remains natural forest. Because ashes are interred in biodegradable urns, the memorial becomes part of the woodland landscape.