BURIALS

For many families, burial remains the most meaningful way to say goodbye...

Burials

Burials in Devon and Cornwall

At The Green Funeral Company, we specialise in environmentally friendly burials and natural burial sites, offering families across Devon and Cornwall the chance to choose a gentler, more sustainable farewell.

Natural Environmentally Friendly Burials
We help families arrange burials that minimise environmental impact by: Using biodegradable coffins and shrouds. Avoiding unnecessary chemicals or embalming. Supporting woodland, meadow, or nature reserve sites that promote biodiversity.
Burial Sites in Devon and Cornwall
We work with several beautiful and tranquil burial grounds across the South West, including: Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground near Totnes, overlooking the River Dart. South Hams and Dartmoor woodland sites, offering secluded, biodiverse environments. Other natural burial grounds across Devon and Cornwall, suitable for families seeking an alternative to traditional cemeteries.

Burials in Devon and Cornwall

For many families, burial remains the most meaningful way to say goodbye. At The Green Funeral Company, we specialise in environmentally friendly burials and natural burial sites, offering families across Devon and Cornwall the chance to choose a gentler, more sustainable farewell.

Natural Environmentally Friendly Burials
We help families arrange burials that minimise environmental impact by: Using biodegradable coffins and shrouds. Avoiding unnecessary chemicals or embalming. Supporting woodland, meadow, or nature reserve sites that promote biodiversity.
Burial Sites in Devon and Cornwall
We work with several beautiful and tranquil burial grounds across the South West, including: Sharpham Meadow Natural Burial Ground near Totnes, overlooking the River Dart. South Hams and Dartmoor woodland sites, offering secluded, biodiverse environments. Other natural burial grounds across Devon and Cornwall, suitable for families seeking an alternative to traditional cemeteries.

Why Choose Burial?

Burial allows a body to return to the earth naturally, creating a lasting connection with the land. Many of the families we support in Totnes, Dartington, Exeter, Ashburton, Torbay, Plymouth, and Cornwall value the sense of peace that comes from knowing their loved one rests in a natural, living landscape.

A Personal Ceremony

Burial ceremonies can be traditional or entirely unique. Some families hold a service at a church beforehand, while others prefer a simple graveside gathering, or even a community celebration in a village hall or outdoor setting.

Why Choose Burial?

Burial allows a body to return to the earth naturally, creating a lasting connection with the land. Many of the families we support in Totnes, Dartington, Exeter, Ashburton, Torbay, Plymouth, and Cornwall value the sense of peace that comes from knowing their loved one rests in a natural, living landscape.

A Personal Ceremony

Burial ceremonies can be traditional or entirely unique. Some families hold a service at a church beforehand, while others prefer a simple graveside gathering, or even a community celebration in a village hall or outdoor setting.

Local Support with National Reach

Most of the families we work with are based across Devon and Cornwall, from Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay to smaller towns and villages across the South Hams, Dartmoor, and the Cornish coast. However, we can also support families further afield who wish to arrange a natural burial in the South West.