Olney Green Burial Ground - Regulations
The following regulations are intended to ensure the burial ground develops as natural woodland and an enduring memorial to all buried here, with visual traces of graves, over time, blending into a natural and sustainable environment, supporting wild life and giving pleasure to all who visit.
The burial ground, buildings, infrastructure and all fauna and flora remain the property of The Green Burial Company Plc (The Company).
The Company reserves the right to replace, prune or pollard memorial trees as required by long term woodland management.
- Access for vehicles is only available between the times published.
- Vehicles should not be driven or parked on grassed areas.
- Burials will only take place following receipt of correct documentation.
- Embalmed bodies will be accepted only in exceptional circumstances.
- Coffins, caskets or shrouds should be made from biodegradable materials, ideally from renewable sources.
- Flowers and other tributes may be placed around graves following interment but will be removed a few days after the funeral.
- Flowers may be left on graves but without wrappings.
- Graves may be marked only with plaques or tree posts supplied by The Company or made to an agreed specification.
- The placing of artificial flowers, toys, ornaments, containers, and planters is not permitted.
- The cultivation and creation of gardens or demarcation of graves or plots with edgings, kerbs or gravel is not permitted. Such activity prevents the levelling of graves as the soil settles, which can take several years.
- Suitable wild flowers may be planted in the vicinity of graves but The Company accepts no responsibility for their maintenance. Cultivated varieties are not appropriate
- Only trees on the published memorial tree list will be planted.
- Trees should not be cut, marked or have items attached.
- Visitors must endeavour to protect all wildlife and live stock in the burial ground and it`s vicinity.
- Rubbish containers must only be used for biodegradable waste and flower wrappings.
- No exhumations will be permitted except by lawful authority.
- Refunds can be made only for reserved plots and will include a deduction to cover administration costs.
- The Company accepts no liability for injury to any person, damage to or loss from any vehicle or property, whilst visiting the burial ground.
- The Company reserves the right to alter these regulations without notice.
October 2008