Cothiemuir Hill Woodland Burial Ground

18/08/2025

🌿 Let’s talk about greenwashing in the funeral industry.

More and more people are looking for eco-friendly funerals, which is a positive shift that reflects growing awareness of our impact on the planet.

But with that demand has come confusion. Some services marketed as “green” may not be as sustainable as they seem. This is known as greenwashing, when environmental claims are exaggerated or misleading.

At Cothiemuir Hill Woodland Burial Ground, we’re committed to full transparency and genuine sustainability. No shortcuts, no greenwashing, just a peaceful return to the earth.

In our latest blog, we gently explore what greenwashing looks like in the funeral industry, how to spot it, and what to look for in a truly natural burial.

💚 Read the full article here: https://www.leedam.com/journal/understanding-greenwashing-in-the-funeral-industry/

Learn how to spot greenwashing in funerals and what to look for in a truly natural burial. A simple, honest guide from Leedam.

16/08/2025

🐝 A place where bees still hum, wildflowers bloom, and nature is never far away.

Today we celebrate World Honey Bee Day, and all the quiet pollinators that help our landscape thrive.

At Cothiemuir Hill Natural Burial Ground, we care for the land so it can care for others, from people to pollinators. 🌼

11/07/2025

🌿 Plastic Free July is here

In our natural burials, we never use plastic. No synthetic linings, no plastic caskets, just simple, sustainable materials that return gently to the earth. 🌎

This July, we're proud to stand alongside the movement to reduce plastic waste, not just in life, but in how we honour life, too.

✨ Let’s choose natural. Let’s choose meaningful. Let’s choose plastic-free.

16/06/2025

🌼 It’s Pollinator Week!

A time to celebrate the bees, butterflies and insects that quietly keep life going.

At Cothiemuir Hill natural burial ground, we protect their habitats by letting wildflowers grow, avoiding pesticides, and mowing less. It’s a gentle way of giving back to the land and all who depend on it.

Because when nature thrives, so do we. 🌼

12/06/2025

🌿 A Place to Return To

There’s something comforting about knowing you can return.

Our natural burial ground is not just a final resting place, it is a place to walk, reflect, and stay connected.

Whether it’s visiting on a quiet afternoon, hearing birdsong, or watching the seasons shift, we often hear how much it means to have somewhere peaceful to come back to.

🌼 A gentle alternative. A place to remember.

05/06/2025

🌍 World Environment Day

A day to honour the earth and all the quiet, wild places that give us peace, perspective, and belonging.

At Cothiemuir Hill natural burial ground, we do our best to tread lightly. No plastic flowers, no headstones, just trees, wildflowers, and the gentle return to nature.

Because when we care for the land, it gives back in ways we can’t measure. Like in birdsong, butterflies, and the stillness beneath the sky.

💚 Choose natural. Protect what matters.

20/05/2025

🐝🌼 Happy World Bee Day 🌼🐝

Did you know that natural burial grounds are quiet havens, not just for people, but for pollinators too?

With wildflowers instead of headstones, meadows instead of manicured lawns, and no pesticides or artificial turf, our spaces offer bees exactly what they need: peace, pollen, and purpose.

Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem, and by caring for the land gently, we give back to them. Helping nature thrive in all its buzzing, blooming beauty.

🌻 This World Bee Day, we’re celebrating the bees who make our meadows hum with life. Every wildflower we plant, every tree we protect, and every quiet moment of care contributes to their future, and ours.

12/05/2025

🌼 Dandelion: More than just a w**d 🌼

Dandelions are often mown down too early, but they’re one of the first vital food sources for bees in spring.

This No Mow May, let them flourish. Because every “w**d” is a wildflower with a purpose.

Look closer. You’ll see bees, beetles and butterflies giving thanks.

08/05/2025

When the mowers are silent, nature speaks. 🌾🌼

During No Mow May, our wild spaces come alive with movement and music, bees gathering nectar, butterflies dancing, birds nesting in the tall grass.

Natural burial grounds aren't just places of rest for people, they’re sanctuaries for wildlife too.

Come for a walk at our natural burial ground. You’ll be amazed at who’s moved in.🐞🦋🐝🐦‍⬛

01/05/2025

Discover why we embrace No Mow May at Leedam Natural Burials. Learn how letting grass grow supports wildlife, biodiversity, and peaceful, natural spaces for reflection and remembrance.

18/04/2025

Happy Easter Weekend! 🐣🌸

If you plan to visit over the bank holidays, our burial ground is open as usual. The office is closed from 18th-21st, but we will be back on the 22nd April. If you urgently need to contact us over the bank holidays, please email hello@leedam.co.uk

11/04/2025

Happy National Pet Day! 🐾

Our pets bring us love, companionship, and moments of pure joy. For many, they are family. Today, we celebrate the furry, feathered, and scaly friends who make our lives brighter. 💚

For those remembering a beloved pet, our natural burial ground is always open, it is a peaceful, reflective and calm place surrounded by nature. 🐶🐱✨