Religious Traditions and Other Beliefs

Whether or not you are dedicated to a particular faith or religion, you are entirely welcome at our burial ground.

About half of the funerals at Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground are Christian, the others being humanist, secular, or of other spiritual and religious traditions. For many, it is the beauty of nature - whether as God's creation or as sacred in itself - that draws people to choose a natural burial ground.

For this reason, sites are not consecrated by or to any one religious tradition.  However, individuals are free to have their grave plots consecrated or blessed by ministers of their own faith.

While Christian ministers for funerals are often arranged by the family or funeral directors, we have a list of non-religious celebrants listed here.

If you have any queries with regard to your own specific situation, we are more than happy to discuss both your needs and requests.