What to Do with Ashes in Norfolk

Find woodland burial, memorial glass, ashes jewellery and pet memorial portraits in Norfolk, from Norwich to Fakenham and King's Lynn.

Nar Valley Green Burials

Nar Valley is a meadow at Pentney in Norfolk, between Swaffham and King’s Lynn, next to St Mary Magdalen church. The site is managed as meadow so the wildflowers can establish properly. No permanent memorials are allowed at all, only a temporary wooden marker for the first twelve months, after which the meadow takes over. That will suit some families Read more…

Forever into Glass

Forever into Glass is the memorial range from Langham Glass, a Norfolk glassmaking business trading since 1979 and one of the oldest and most experienced in the UK. A small amount of cremated ashes, human or pet, is mixed with a colour of the family’s choosing and layered into molten glass, encapsulating the ashes permanently within the piece. It is Read more…

HALO Keepsakes

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Halo keepsakes ashes jewellery specialist. Providing a professional, friendly and custom experience. Based in the Norfolk countryside, offering a completely bespoke service. Each piece is lovingly handcrafted by Danielle. Offering all jewellery types for both ladies in gents in solid 925 sterling silver and 9ct gold. Whether you are looking to honour a family member or beloved pet using ashes Read more…

Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park

A natural burial ground seven miles north of Norwich, founded by Andrew Morton whose family has farmed in Norfolk for three generations. Families can choose full burial or ashes interment across the ancient Bluebell Wood, newly planted woodland or a wildflower meadow, with a dedicated glade for surface scattering. The award-winning Cedar Hall is available for services. Read more…

Debbie’s Sketchbook

Debbie’s Sketchbook offers hand-painted memorial pet portraits incorporating cremation ashes, created by artist Debbie Storey from her studio in Pulham Market, Norfolk. Each bespoke portrait is painted in acrylic on premium cotton canvas with a small portion of ashes carefully blended into the artwork. Commissions welcomed from across the UK. Prices from £180. Read more…

Norfolk is a county of big skies, the Broads, pine-backed beaches and quiet farmland. It's the kind of landscape that suits a simple, natural farewell, and Norfolk has natural burial grounds in bluebell woods and wildflower meadows, as well as one of the oldest glassmakers in the country making memorial pieces.

Woodland and natural burial in Norfolk

Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park, seven miles north of Norwich, offers burial and ashes interment in ancient bluebell wood, new woodland or wildflower meadow, with a glade for scattering and the Cedar Hall for services. Nar Valley Green Burials at Pentney, between Swaffham and King's Lynn, is a meadow next to St Mary Magdalen church where no permanent memorials are allowed, only a wooden marker for the first year. See all eco memorials and woodland burial in Norfolk.

Memorial glass, jewellery and portraits

Forever into Glass is the memorial range from Langham Glass near Fakenham, glassmakers since 1979, layering ashes into molten glass. HALO Keepsakes in Wymondham makes bespoke ashes jewellery in silver and gold, handcrafted by Danielle. Debbie's Sketchbook in Pulham Market paints pet portraits with a small amount of ashes blended in. See all memorial art and glass in Norfolk.

Is there a woodland burial ground near Norwich?

Yes. Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park is seven miles north of the city.

Can I scatter ashes on the Norfolk Broads or coast?

Yes, scattering ashes at sea doesn't need a licence. On the Broads and rivers, ask the landowner or navigation authority first and avoid busy moorings. Our guide to scattering ashes at sea covers what to expect.

Can I have a natural burial with no headstone?

Yes. At Nar Valley, graves have only a temporary wooden marker for the first year, then the meadow takes over.

Can pet ashes be used in a memorial?

Yes. Debbie's Sketchbook paints pet portraits using ashes, and many glass and jewellery makers work with pet ashes too.