woodland burials

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WillowTheWhisp

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The Bishop of Burnley has consecrated a bit of woodland so that a family could have a Christian burial there. It sounds like a lovely idea, a beautiful peaceful setting. Apparently if you opt for a woodland burial you must have a bio-degradeable coffin (looked like a woven basket) and plant a tree rather than have a headstone. Very nice. Then I suddenly thought - what happens in future years if somebody unearths a skeleton? No headstone, no traces of a coffin. Would it lead to a possible murder enquiry?
 
Slightly off topic so sorry, but I read that Sikhs are to take Newcastle Council to the European Court of Justice because it only provides cremations and not traditional funeral pyres. All to be heard with the benefit of Legal Aid.

This they say it's an infringment of their human rights, as they aren't able to practice their religion properly. Total madness. If they don't like it they should move back to the Indian sub-continent, and have as many fires as they like.

Back on thread, the woodland setting sounds lovely. However I intend to be scattered to the four winds up on Ossy moors.:)
 
If you plant a tree its siting along with the grave should show in a set of records held by the Church so they know who is burried. As it is concecrated ground it might still show as a cemetery.
 
I don't think it will show as a cemetary, that's supposedly the whole point. It's not an area for oodles of graves, at least I don't thnk so.

I know where I'd like to be scattered, I think I'd better do something about making sure my nearest and dearest are aware.
 
These types of burials have to be registered with the Local Authority; the position of the grave is located on utility and land use maps to avoid misconstrued assumptions if unearthed. You also need to consider that the depth of the burial will rule out any general unearthing by animals, unless they have access to a JCB. The tree is also registered as a grave marker to insure that its not felled or cleared in a manner that disturbs the grave. Just a note that you can’t just go anywhere, there are rules regarding water sources etc.
 
There are only about five plots left at Immanuel Church yard in Oswaldtistle.

Anybody that prefers a burial should source their plot now.

You could use it as a place to have a picnic, until you needed it for it's proper use.;)
 
The whole Idea has a nice ring to it. You are burried and then supply the tree with what it needs. Its rebirth in a way and eco friendly.
 
Perhaps HBC could provide an even greener alternative?

Just pop your dearly departed in one of the green wheelie bins, and hey presto.;)
 
SPUGGIE J said:
The whole Idea has a nice ring to it. You are burried and then supply the tree with what it needs. Its rebirth in a way and eco friendly.
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That’s a pleasant and comforting thought spuggie, very commendable comments which will put you on my to give list for the next time it will let me give you karma. :)
 
garinda said:
Perhaps HBC could provide an even greener alternative?

Just pop your dearly departed in one of the green wheelie bins, and hey presto.;)
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This however is not.....:eek:

Therefore I shell endeavour to make sure that I tiss in your green wheelie the very next time I pass your back yard :D
 
Doug said:
This however is not, therefore I shell endeavour to make sure that I tiss in your green wheelie the very next time I pass your back yard :D
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'Scuse me, courtyard if you don't mind.:)
 
Contaminating coastal waters is a offence Grannyclerat, you’ve seen the rubbish that gets washed up at Cleveleys, why in gods name would you want to sail off into the sunset in that sqit. :D :D :D
 
I think it sounds rather nice. Doug is right about the contamination of waterways etc. It is not illegal to bury someone wherever you choose but there are rules to be followed in order to inform people etc, therefore some sites would never be acceptable. We have guidelines for people wanting to bury babies, and it is acceptable for them to be buried in the parent's garden (a fact that the local police found quite shocking). As long as the burial is of a measured depth, does not interfere with waterways and any future buyers of the house must be informed of the burial. There are several other points which must be adhered to but it is legal.
 
lettie said:
it is acceptable for them to be buried in the parent's garden
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I think a gravestone in the back garden would put me of purchasing a house.
 
Doug said:
That’s a pleasant and comforting thought spuggie, very commendable comments which will put you on my to give list for the next time it will let me give you karma. :)
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woodland burials 19-01-2006 23:44 A touch of brown nosing


Oh dear, four away, :) did we not like it then……….. idiot. What does it matter? Is some little dick not getting the attention then. :D :D
 
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