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Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow

Simple natural resting places in the beautiful Monmouth countryside with views across Usk Valley.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 🌼

Today we’re thinking of the mothers who guide us, support us and shape who we become.

For many, their love continues to be felt in small everyday moments, a favourite recipe, a familiar saying, or a place that brings back memories.

For those who wish to spend some quiet time remembering, our burial ground is always open during daylight hours for visits, reflection and peaceful walks.

Whether you’re celebrating together or remembering someone special, we wish you a peaceful Mother’s Day.

💛

02/03/2026

There’s something quietly comforting about the first signs of spring.

Daffodils lifting towards the light.
Fresh green hills stretching out under brighter skies.
Small bursts of colour appear in the grass.

It certainly feels a little bit like Spring at the burial ground today 🌿

01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus
Happy St David’s Day 🌼

Today we celebrate all things Wales, the landscapes, the language, the wildlife and the deep sense of belonging to this special place.

Whether you’re marking today with a daffodil, a Welsh cake, a walk in the fresh air or time with loved ones, we wish you a joyful St David’s Day 💛

18/02/2026

At Usk Natural Burial Meadow, we aim to keep the landscape as natural and peaceful as possible. For this reason, we do not place traditional headstones or plaques on individual graves.

Instead, families have the option to dedicate a memorial plaque within our memorial shelter. These spaces provide a place to remember loved ones while allowing the surrounding meadow and wildlife to flourish naturally.

For many visitors, these memorial areas offer a quiet place to pause, reflect, and feel connected, while helping preserve the gentle, natural beauty of the grounds.

Memorials come in many forms, and each one holds its own special meaning 🤍

16/02/2026

🌱 The Quiet Arrival of Snowdrops

Snowdrops are often one of the first signs that winter is slowly giving way to spring. Their small white flowers appear during the coldest months, quietly bringing a sense of hope and renewal to the landscape.

For many, snowdrops symbolise new beginnings, remembrance, and the gentle continuation of life through changing seasons.

At this time of year, their delicate blooms can be found appearing across natural spaces, reminding us that even in the quietest months, nature continues to grow and change.

A small but beautiful sign that brighter days are ahead 🤍

19/01/2026

Today is often called Blue Monday.
If it feels like just another day, that’s okay.
If it feels heavier, that’s okay too.

Both belong. Both pass.

16/01/2026

A beautiful sunset sky at the Burial Ground this week 🌅

22/12/2025

❄️ Seasons Greetings ❄️

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas and New Year ✨

If you plan to visit over Christmas, including the bank holidays, the burial ground is open as usual. The office is closed from 23rd to 26th December, but we will be back in the office from Monday 29th December.

If you urgently need to contact us over the bank holidays, please email hello@leedam.co.uk

21/12/2025

On the shortest day of the year, the landscape feels still, grounded and full of quiet beauty.

The winter solstice reminds us that even in the dark, there is promise; light will soon return, day by day. 🌿✨

15/12/2025

As the year begins to slow, many people find comfort in visiting the places where their loved ones rest. 🌿 ❄️

If you’re coming to the meadow over the winter, you’re welcome to bring a warm drink, take your time and simply be.

Our burial ground is a place where families can return to reconnect, reflect and find peace. 🍃

02/12/2025

Grief is a journey that looks different for everyone.

This National Grief Awareness Week, we’re thinking about the people we’ve lost, and the many ways we continue to carry them with us.

Whether your grief is fresh or quietly woven into your everyday life, your feelings are valid, real and important.

You’re not alone. 🤍

26/11/2025

It is rather chilly out this morning, but the meadow looks beautiful in the frost ❄️

Address

Monmouth Road
Usk
NP151QX

Telephone

+441291672563

Website

http://www.leedam.com/locations/usk-castle-chase/

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