Green and natural funerals focus on lower environmental impact: biodegradable coffins, woodland or meadow burial, and simpler outdoor ceremonies.
What “green” can mean
It may mean a woodland burial ground, a cardboard or willow coffin, fewer imported flowers, or a cremation with careful ash plans. Ask providers what they actually measure.
Finding the right team
Search funeral directors who regularly arrange natural funerals, and ask about accredited burial grounds.
Afterwards
Some families plant trees or support conservation. For underwater memorial options, see our partner Reef of Remembrance.
Keep Tomorrow Remembered in the loop
Our directory, funeral wishes and memoriams are designed to sit beside your funeral director — not replace them. Use what helps, and share links with family so everyone sees the same plan.
When a gathering needs a larger venue than a traditional wake room, our partner The Ideal Venue lists hotels and celebration spaces. For ocean-centred memorial ideas, see Reef of Remembrance.
Natural burial, simpler coffins, lower impact
Green funerals in the UK often mean natural burial grounds, biodegradable coffins or shrouds, fewer imported flowers, and transport choices that cut mileage. Ask burial sites about their rules on memorials — many prefer trees or simple markers over traditional headstones.
Explore green floristry and talk to a director experienced with natural sites. Directory search can help you find specialists near you.