Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow

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 ❄️

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

06/10/2025

Today is , and our burial ground is a thriving space for wildlife.

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

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. 🍂

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! 💚

26/08/2025

🐶 Happy National Dog Day

Dogs bring us so much comfort, especially during life’s most difficult moments. Their quiet companionship, loyalty, and love are often exactly what we need as we navigate grief and remembrance.

At Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial meadow, we understand the special role dogs play in our lives. That’s why well-behaved dogs on leads are always welcome to walk beside you.

Whether you're visiting a loved one, walking in quiet reflection, or simply enjoying nature, we hope this peaceful space brings comfort to both you and your four-legged companions. 🐕

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 Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow, 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 Usk Castle Chase Natural Burial Meadow, 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.