Natural Burials at Werneth Memorial Park

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Eco-Friendly Choices That Respect the Land

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A natural burial is a simple, sustainable alternative to traditional cemetery funerals. Every element is designed to minimise environmental impact while offering families a deeply personal and spiritually uplifting experience.

At Werneth Memorial Park, natural burial means:
• No embalming
• No plastic or synthetic materials
• No polished granite or marble memorials
• No kerbstones, headstones, or heavy landscaping
• Only biodegradable materials
• Graves hand-dug wherever possible to protect the ecosystem

This approach ensures your loved one’s final resting place becomes part of a living, breathing landscape.


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Biodegradable Coffins & Shrouds


We welcome responsibly sourced, biodegradable coffins including:
• Willow, wicker, and bamboo
• Cardboard
• Untreated wood
• Natural fibre shrouds

Memorials That Respect the Land
To protect the ecological balance of the park, memorials are limited to:
• Flat-laid stone markers from a local quarry
• Selective tree planting in designated zones
• Digital memorial entries

These methods ensure the park maintains its natural appearance year-round.


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Natural Burials at Werneth Memorial Park

Natural burials offer a simple, eco-friendly and deeply meaningful alternative to traditional funerals. At Werneth Memorial Park, every burial is carried out with care, respect and a commitment to protecting the natural landscape.

Our meadow and woodland setting provides a peaceful place where loved ones can rest in harmony with the land, and where families can find comfort in nature’s quiet beauty.

What Makes a Natural Burial Different?

A natural burial focuses on returning the body to the earth in the most gentle and environmentally considerate way possible. Unlike traditional cemetery burials, natural burials avoid embalming, concrete vaults, and non-biodegradable materials. Instead, we use biodegradable coffins and shrouds that break down naturally, allowing the landscape to regenerate over time.

This approach supports a simpler, more authentic farewell - one that honours life without unnecessary formality or environmental impact. Many families tell us that a natural burial feels more personal, more peaceful and more connected to the values their loved one held in life.

Eco-Friendly Choices That Respect the Land

At Werneth Memorial Park, sustainability is at the heart of every decision we make. We follow the recommended guidelines of The Natural Death Centre to ensure that every interment is as environmentally gentle as possible. Graves are typically hand-dug to minimise disruption to the soil, and only biodegradable materials are permitted.

We also protect the landscape by maintaining the park as a natural meadow and woodland environment. No fences, kerbstones or artificial items are allowed, helping wildlife flourish while keeping the grounds tranquil and natural. Memorials are limited to flat mudstone markers sourced from a local quarry, ensuring the park remains free from intrusive structures while still offering families a dignified way to mark a resting place.

A Peaceful Resting Place in Meadow and Woodland

The calm, secluded setting of Werneth Memorial Park creates a soothing environment where families can reflect, remember and reconnect with nature. Set at the foot of Werneth Low in Romiley, the park is surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees and wildlife-rich habitats. As the seasons change, the landscape evolves—offering wildflowers in summer, peaceful stillness in winter, and soft autumn colours that bring comfort to those who visit.

Over time, each burial becomes part of this living environment, contributing to the ongoing renewal of the land. Loved ones rest beneath open sky, meadow grasses and native trees, in a place where nature gently cares for them long after the day of the funeral.


Choosing a Meaningful, Simpler Way to Say Goodbye

Why Choose a Natural Burial?
Natural burials are now recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly end-of-life choices available in the UK. Research has shown that opting for a natural burial can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to cremation, while also avoiding the long-term environmental impact of traditional cemetery practices. Because only biodegradable materials are used, the burial process supports healthy soil, encourages wildlife activity and allows the landscape to regenerate naturally. Many families are also drawn to the fact that natural burial grounds are often located in areas of ecological value, meaning each burial contributes to protecting green spaces for future generations.

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Werneth Memorial Park
Cowlishaw Rd,
Romiley,
Stockport
SK6 4NU


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