Leedam Natural Burials

Leedam Natural Burials We operate 10 natural burial grounds across the UK, all set within beautiful unhurried, countryside.

http://www.leedam.com/

We are passionate about changing people’s funeral experiences for the better and believe that the space, peace and comfort needed at such times can be found in a natural setting. A funeral at a natural burial ground is somehow gentler, more relaxed and less stressful. Expressing individuality at a funeral can be accommodated at a natural burial ground more easily than at a crematorium or local cemetery. In recent research by a big chain of funeral directors modern funerals are described as 'celebrations' but in our experience funerals are still funerals. Someone has died, and everyone feels pretty low but the scope for saying goodbye in your own way is enormous and this is where we can help. There is nothing we don't know about what is possible and/or allowed! Our natural burial grounds are rural places where the use of the land for burials is complementary to the traditional use of the land as pasture, meadow or woodland. They are real landscapes, not artificially landscaped parks.

Sandy Bear Winter Welly Walk: A Walk to Remember 👣💛Join us for a special event to reflect, remember and connect.🗓️ Satur...
18/11/2025

Sandy Bear Winter Welly Walk: A Walk to Remember 👣💛

Join us for a special event to reflect, remember and connect.
🗓️ Saturday 22nd November 2025
📍 Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Ground
⏰ Meet at 11am – Walk starts 11.30am

We’ll walk together in memory of loved ones, plant a beautiful Memory Tree, and enjoy refreshments kindly donated by the Ascona Group (tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cakes 🍰).

Under cover, there’ll be plenty to enjoy:
🎄 Decorate a Christmas decoration to hang on the Memory Tree or take home
🎨 Pebble painting for keepsakes or special places
🥾 “Wackiest Wellies” prize – win a Nature Hamper!
🌱 Nature packs to take home (with meadow seeds included)

This gentle 30–45 minute walk is open to all, families, friends, and supporters. As we come together to remember those we’ve lost and celebrate the love that remains. 💛

Please note that, weather dependent, the path may become unsuitable for wheelchairs. Caution is advised!

Places are limited to 75, so please book early!

👉 Find out more: https://fb.me/e/3NrVbov50

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Our dedicated Henley-on-Thames gravedigger, Jonny, was featured in a recent article on BBC News, where he shared his ins...
05/11/2025

Our dedicated Henley-on-Thames gravedigger, Jonny, was featured in a recent article on BBC News, where he shared his insights into the care, respect and deep connection we hold for the land at Henley‑on‑Thames Natural Burial Ground.

It’s a privilege to have our team’s work recognised and to spotlight the important role of natural burial, offering families a peaceful, meaningful resting place for their loved ones. 🌿

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e732x75no

Jonny Yaxley, who works in Henley-on-Thames, wins the award for the second time.

Very proud to have Jonny as part of our team at Henley Woodland Burial Ground 💚
04/11/2025

Very proud to have Jonny as part of our team at Henley Woodland Burial Ground 💚

Gravedigger of the Year Jonny Yaxley meets many people who tell him that his job must be "really depressing" – but he says it is "the biggest honour in the world". Read his story: https://bbc.in/4qGqCXq

🎙️ Big news from Leedam and Henley-on-Thames Woodland Burial Ground!Our dedicated gravedigger and custodian team, Jonny ...
28/10/2025

🎙️ Big news from Leedam and Henley-on-Thames Woodland Burial Ground!

Our dedicated gravedigger and custodian team, Jonny and Phil, were interviewed on BBC Radio Berkshire this morning 🎧

They shared heartfelt insights into the care, compassion and natural burial options we offer and what makes our little slice of earth truly special.

We’re so proud of Jonny and Phil for representing us and helping to raise awareness about what natural burial means for families and the environment. 🌿

Want to hear the interview? Visit BBC Radio Berkshire and listen to the Kirsten O'Brien show, the interview starts at 10.20.10.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/schedules/bbc_radio_berkshire

View the daily broadcast schedule for Radio Berkshire. Find out what's on now and what's up next, or see schedules up to 7 days ahead.

🕰️ Clocks go back this weekend 🕰️🍂 As autumn settles in and the clocks go back, our days grow a little shorter.Our buria...
24/10/2025

🕰️ Clocks go back this weekend 🕰️

🍂 As autumn settles in and the clocks go back, our days grow a little shorter.

Our burial grounds remain open during daylight hours, welcoming you to visit loved ones, walk among the trees, and find peace in nature’s quiet beauty. 🌳✨

We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of the ‘Gravedigger of the Year’ award than our very own Jonny Yaxley! 🏆💚Jonn...
13/10/2025

We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of the ‘Gravedigger of the Year’ award than our very own Jonny Yaxley! 🏆💚

Jonny is our gravedigger at Henley Woodland Burial Ground, and he’s just been recognised at the Good Funeral Awards 2025 for his incredible care and compassion.

Jonny is dedicated to helping families, not only on the day of the funeral, but long after, when they return to visit their loved ones. He’s that friendly, familiar face at the burial ground who always takes the time to listen, help, and care. 🌿

Many imagine his job to be dark or depressing, but Jonny sees it differently. For him, this work is life-affirming, full of meaning, connection, and kindness.

We’re so proud of you, Jonny. Congratulations on this truly well-deserved recognition! 💚

https://www.leedam.com/journal/celebrating-jonny-yaxley-gravedigger-of-the-year

Henley Woodland’s Jonny Yaxley wins Gravedigger of the Year recognised for his compassion, care, and life-affirming approach to every burial.

Today is , and our burial grounds are thriving spaces for wildlife. By choosing natural burial, you’re not only honouri...
06/10/2025

Today is , and our burial grounds are thriving spaces for wildlife.

By choosing natural burial, you’re not only honouring your loved ones, you’re also helping to preserve and restore precious habitats. 🍂🍁🌾🐝

🍂 Autumn at the Burial Ground 🍂As summer fades, the hedgerows and woodland edges come alive with berries, fruits, and co...
23/09/2025

🍂 Autumn at the Burial Ground 🍂

As summer fades, the hedgerows and woodland edges come alive with berries, fruits, and colour. Blackberries ripen, rowan glows scarlet, acorns scatter, each one a reminder of the season’s abundance and the wildlife it sustains.

A walk here at this time of year is a chance to slow down, notice the details, and feel the quiet rhythm of nature. 🌿

Read more: https://www.leedam.com/journal/the-colours-of-autunm

Discover the colours and fruits of autumn at our natural burial grounds, a season of abundance, reflection, and quiet beauty in nature.

The first day of Autumn is here. 🌾🍁Golden leaves, soft light, and cooler days, a season to pause, reflect, and appreciat...
22/09/2025

The first day of Autumn is here. 🌾🍁
Golden leaves, soft light, and cooler days, a season to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty around us. 🍂

17/09/2025

“She asked to be buried in a green cemetery.” 🌿

For this family, natural burial felt right, a place filled with walks she loved, and a choice she’d be proud of.

If you’re thinking about alternatives to traditional funerals, natural burial might be the option that feels closer to the heart. 💚

✨ Happy Positive Thinking Day! ✨Today is all about focusing on the good and letting optimism shine. 💛 A positive mindset...
13/09/2025

✨ Happy Positive Thinking Day! ✨

Today is all about focusing on the good and letting optimism shine. 💛 A positive mindset can brighten even the cloudiest day, and nature has a way of helping us find that peace. 🌿

Take a moment to step outside, breathe deeply, and reflect on the beauty around you. Let’s fill today with kindness, gratitude, and a little extra positivity. 🌞

What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Share it in the comments! 💚

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http://www.leedam.com/ We are passionate about the countryside and making funerals better. We believe that the space, peace and comfort needed at such times can be found in a natural setting. A funeral at a natural burial ground is somehow gentler, closer, and more real.

Our website offers years of diverse experiences, stories and guidance, which we hope will help you organise the day. Afterwards, our natural burial grounds are special, rural places where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life - places of escape, away from it all. They are also managed sustanably, for the long-term, being grazed or cropped for hay or planted to establish new native woodland. They are real landscapes, part of our countryside. Modern funerals are often described as 'celebrations' but putting the ‘fun’ into funerals is not always apt. Someone has died, and the mood can be sombre; the need for ritual is deepset and gimmickery doesn’t feel right. However, the scope for honouring the person and saying goodbye in your own way is enormous and it can help to discover how others have approached the day.

Choosing natural burial is an unselfish act - generous restraint, which protects and preserves the land for future generations. It is also the most environmentally friendly way to deal with one’s remains, which is important in today’s unprecedented scale and pace of environmental change.

Thank you.