What to Do with Ashes in Scotland, United Kingdom

Wild Meadow sits beside Kinghorn Loch in Fife and is the only community-owned natural burial ground in the county. It takes both full burial in a biodegradable coffin or shroud and interment of ashes in a biodegradable container, so it works for families who have already had a cremation. It is run by the Kinghorn Community Land Association, a Scottish Read more…

Clovery Woods of Rest was the first privately owned green burial ground in Scotland, in mixed woodland near Fyvie in Aberdeenshire. The trees went in back in 2002 and the wood keeps growing, because a tree is planted with each burial. Coffins must be environmentally friendly and there are no headstones anywhere on the site. The whole thing is designed Read more…

CairnBrae is a natural burial ground in the Angus countryside outside Dundee, set up as a place for families to hold an unhurried, reflective goodbye rather than a slot in a schedule. There is no fixed format. Every burial is arranged around what the family wants, and all faiths and beliefs are welcome, as is none. They have won the Read more…

Binning Memorial Wood is a green burial ground set within historic Binning Wood in East Lothian, about twenty miles east of Edinburgh. The setting is the draw here. Mature beech trees form a high canopy that people often describe as cathedral-like, and the wood itself has been standing long before the burial ground existed, so it does not have the Read more…

Bespoke memorial jewellery, thoughtfully created by hand. We specialise in creating elegant memorial jewellery that transforms cherished memories into lasting keepsakes. Each piece begins with a carefully sourced jewellery setting, which is then individually hand-finished using high-quality resin and a small amount of your loved one’s ashes. By combining skilled craftsmanship with compassion and care, we create unique pieces that Read more…

Clan Davidson Designs is an independent jewellery studio in Auchinleck, specialising in bespoke, memorial and deeply personal jewellery. At the heart of the business is a custom design service, creating exclusive pieces around each client’s individual ideas, story and style—from completely original silver, gold and platinum commissions to beautifully personalised keepsakes. Ashes, hair, fur, breastmilk, fabric and other meaningful inclusions Read more…

Hundy Mundy Natural Burial Ground is a peaceful natural burial ground set within the historic Mellerstain Estate in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Nestled beneath the striking 18th-century Hundy Mundy folly, the burial ground enjoys breathtaking views across the Eildon Hills and Cheviot Hills, creating a truly unique and tranquil place of remembrance. Run by Leedam Natural Burials, we Read more…

Delliefure Natural Burial Ground is a peaceful meadow set within the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park, overlooking the River Spey and surrounded by silver birch woodland. Rich in wildlife, the landscape is home to species including osprey, otters and red squirrels, creating a beautiful and tranquil setting where families can remember their loved ones in nature. Run by Leedam Natural Burials, Read more…

Cothiemuir Hill Natural Burial Ground is a peaceful natural burial ground set within the historic Forbes Estate in the heart of Aberdeenshire’s beautiful Donside countryside. Surrounded by native woodland and wildflowers, with far-reaching views towards Bennachie and ancient Neolithic standing stones nearby, it offers a truly unique and tranquil place for remembrance. Run by Leedam Natural Burials, we offer natural Read more…

The oldest operating private natural woodland burial ground in Scotland, set on the Craufurdland Estate. Founded in 2002 by Peter and Caroline Craufurd after they went looking for an eco-friendly option for their own funerals, now run by their sons Alex and Simon. Ashes interment and burial are both offered, marked with an indigenous tree rather than a headstone, planted Read more…