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.

🌿 Plastic Free July is here In our natural burials, we never use plastic. No synthetic linings, no plastic caskets, just...
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.

30/06/2025

Reminder: 🚧 Road Closure Notice – July 🚧

If you're planning to visit the Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow, please note that Monmouth Road will be closed for resurfacing on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th of July.

📍 Access from Raglan will still be available as usual, so you can reach the burial ground from that direction without any issues.

Diversions will be in place, but please be aware and allow a little extra time for your journey.

21/06/2025

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice!

The sun’s at its highest, the wildflowers are showing off, and so are the bees and butterflies 🌼🦋🌿

🌼 It’s Pollinator Week!A time to celebrate the bees, butterflies and insects that quietly keep life going.At our natural...
16/06/2025

🌼 It’s Pollinator Week!

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

At our natural burial grounds, 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. 🌼

Happy Father's Day! 💚🌿Today, we honour dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures. Those who guide us, care for us...
15/06/2025

Happy Father's Day! 💚🌿

Today, we honour dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures. Those who guide us, care for us, and who leave lasting impressions on our hearts.

For some, it’s a day of celebration.
For others, it’s a moment of quiet remembrance.

If you’re remembering someone today, our natural burial grounds are always open for peaceful visits, offering space to reflect, remember, and feel close.

Whether it’s with a walk, a memory shared, or simply some stillness in nature, we’re holding you in our thoughts.💚🌿

🐾 When we lose a pet, we lose a friend, a routine, a little heartbeat in the home.Their absence is real and so is the gr...
11/06/2025

🐾 When we lose a pet, we lose a friend, a routine, a little heartbeat in the home.

Their absence is real and so is the grief that follows.

In our latest blog, we share gentle ways to navigate the loss of a beloved companion. From simple personal tributes to comforting daily rituals.

💚 Read the full post:

Gently explore ways to cope with the loss of a beloved pet, from personal tributes to supporting children through grief. A compassionate guide for a tender goodbye.

🌍 World Environment DayA day to honour the earth and all the quiet, wild places that give us peace, perspective, and bel...
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 our natural burial grounds, 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.

28/05/2025

🚧 Road Closure Notice – July 🚧

If you're planning to visit the Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow, please note that Monmouth Road will be closed for resurfacing on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th of July.

📍 Access from Raglan will still be available as usual, so you can reach the burial ground from that direction without any issues.

Diversions will be in place, but please be aware and allow a little extra time for your journey.

🌍🦋 International Day for Biological Diversity 🌿🐝Biodiversity isn’t just about rainforests or coral reefs. It’s also in m...
22/05/2025

🌍🦋 International Day for Biological Diversity 🌿🐝

Biodiversity isn’t just about rainforests or coral reefs. It’s also in meadows full of wildflowers, hedgerows buzzing with bees, and quiet places where nature is allowed to thrive.

At our natural burial grounds, we don’t just protect the land, we partner with it.

By avoiding pesticides, mowing less, and planting native species, we create spaces where biodiversity can flourish.

Every butterfly, bird, beetle, and bloom plays a role in the great web of life.

🌼 A burial ground can be more than a place of remembrance, it can be a living sanctuary for the future.

Let’s cherish the diversity around us. Because when we care for the smallest lives, we protect something much greater.

🐝🌼 Happy World Bee Day 🌼🐝Did you know that natural burial grounds are quiet havens, not just for people, but for pollina...
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.

🌼 Dandelion: More than just a w**d 🌼 Dandelions are often mown down too early, but they’re one of the first vital food s...
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.

When the mowers are silent, nature speaks. 🌾🌼During No Mow May, our wild spaces come alive with movement and music, bees...
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 grounds. You’ll be amazed at who’s moved in.🐞🦋🐝🐦‍⬛

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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.