Mayfields Woodland Burial Ground

17/04/2026

Great to see our groundman James completing his digger training this week 👷‍♂️🚜

Working within burial grounds is about far more than the task at hand, it’s about care, precision, and deep respect for the families and loved ones connected to every site we work on. Proper training ensures that all work is carried out safely, sensitively, and to the highest standard, preserving the dignity of the space at all times.

Investing in skills like this helps us honour the trust placed in us and maintain the respect that these grounds deserve.

Well done James - a valuable step forward 👏

If you have any questions about burial services or processes, please feel free to ask in the comments - we’re here to help 💬

15/04/2026

🌱 Help Us Support a Local Charity 🌱

At Mayfields, we believe in playing an active role in our community - not only by caring for the environment, but by giving back where it matters most.

We’d love your help in choosing a local charity to support. Whether it’s a wildlife organisation, a bereavement service, or a cause close to your heart, we want to hear from you.

The only rule: it must be local.

💬 How to get involved:
Simply share the name of a local charity in the comments below. We’ll review all suggestions and announce our chosen charity soon.

Your voice can help make a meaningful difference - we can’t wait to hear from you!

14/04/2026

Have you heard of a mushroom coffin? 🍄⚰️

It’s made from mycelium (the root network of fungi), they are designed to help
the body decompose faster and nourish the soil, turning death into new life.
Instead of leaving a footprint, you become part of the forest again.

Have you ever seen anything like this before?
Let us know your thoughts on eco coffins and urns in the comments

13/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Milly for winning our colouring competition! 🎉

Well done, we hope you enjoy your well-deserved hamper! 🧺✨

A big, massive thank you to all our little artists who took part. You all did a fantastic job, your pictures were absolutely amazing! 🌈🎨

🍫🐣 We have a chocolate egg available for each of you! 🐣🍫

If you’d like to collect yours, they will be available from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Yum yum! 😋

12/04/2026

Can’t get over how gorgeous our grounds look right now! 💐

Even in quiet reflection, beauty surrounds us, our grounds are blossoming with life and peace. 🌿💐

come and take a stroll!

11/04/2026

💛☕Join us on 21st April to celebrate National Tea Day ☕💛

Come and pick up a free brew and enjoy a biscuit on us 🍪

Take a stroll around the grounds and share a peaceful moment with your loved one 🌿✨

Sometimes it’s the simple things that mean the most 💚

10/04/2026

🌿 Look What’s Happening... 🌿

The seeds have started to grow! 🌱

Tiny green shoots are beginning to appear, bringing new life to this special space. It’s a quiet but beautiful reminder of how something small can grow into something meaningful.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s a perfect time, come along, get your hands in the soil, and be part of something that’s growing day by day.💚

10/04/2026

We had a little surprise visitor on our grounds today 🦔💚

We found this sweet hedgehog, but sadly he’s not very well. We’ve taken him to Jacksons Animal Rescue where he can get the care he needs. Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery 🤞

We have called him Popeye!

We’re hoping to see him back roaming our beautiful grounds again very soon 🌿✨

09/04/2026

07/04/2026

🌿🐰 Our Easter Woodland Trail Colouring Competition! 🐰🌿

Look at these beautiful pictures created by the children at our Easter Woodland Trail Day - they’ve done an amazing job! 🎨✨

Now it’s over to you...
👉 Which one is your favourite?

💛 Vote by commenting below to help one lucky child win an Easter hamper this Friday!

All votes here will be added to the votes received from families on the day last Wednesday.

Good luck to all our little artists! 🐣🌸

07/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Limousine Competition Winner! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Sue McDermott! 🥳 You guessed 93 balloons in the limo, just 1 off the total of 94.
You have won the fabulous hamper kindly donated by Co-op Food Stores. Enjoy! 🎁

Close runners-up:

Dave Williams - 100 balloons
Millie Melvin - 107 balloons

Thank you to everyone who took part-it was a lot of fun! 🚗💨

We’ll be back on Tuesday with our next fun activity! There’s still time to enter-just comment below if your child wants to join and colour a picture. ✏️🖼️

Can’t wait to see all the amazing creations! 🌈

04/04/2026

🌿 A Gentle Choice for a Last Farewell 🌿

Did you know that eco-friendly coffins, like beautiful willow coffins, are an option for a more natural resting place? They can even come in soft, calming colours, blending gently with the woodland environment.

Choosing a green burial doesn’t just honour your loved one, it’s a way to care for the Earth too. 🌱

At our woodland burial ground, we’re simply sharing that these choices exist, so everyone can make an informed decision about what feels right for them.

Did you know that you can get buried in a shroud here?