Outdoor Funeral Ceremonies

Inspiration for Outdoor Funerals

Outdoor funeral ceremonies are an increasingly popular choice. Whether in a woodland, by the sea, or on a mountain, funerals or celebrations of life held amongst nature can provide an uplifting and fitting farewell.

Ceremonies in Natural Burial & Woodland Burial Grounds

Natural burial and woodland burial grounds provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cemeteries. Set amongst woodlands, meadows, or open fields, and surrounded by flowers and wildlife, they offer a peaceful and uplifting final resting place.

For further information, please go to our Information page for Natural and Woodland Burial Grounds.

Ceremonies by the Sea

The UK’s coastline offers many beautiful places where families can gather to say their goodbyes, whether that’s by the cliffs, along a beach, or near the water’s edge. Scattering ashes at sea or holding a small ceremony on the beach can provide a peaceful and therapeutic farewell.

Ceremonies on Rivers or Canals

Rivers and canals are beautiful locations for a funeral or celebration of life. A service near a riverbank or on a barge could include an ashes scattering ceremony.

Celebrations of Life in a Glade

For someone who loved the countryside, and in particular woodlands, a memorial service in a glade, surrounded by wildflowers and birds may be a perfect choice.

A Ceremony at Home

For an intimate ceremony, a special outside space can provide a peaceful and personal setting. Consider hosting a ceremony under a tree, by a lake, or in a pretty garden. Planting a tree or plant, or placing a memorial bench, can provide a place for future reflection.

National Parks or Nature Reserves

There are many national parks throughout the UK, offering beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views. Whether it’s a simple ceremony by a lake, in a valley, or on the top of a mountain, national parks provide tranquil and uplifting settings. A celebration of life or memorial service could be held in a more secluded part of the park. They often allow memorial benches to be dedicated to a loved one.

A Ceremony in a Botanical Garden

There is something particularly beautiful and serene about botanical gardens. Filled with flowers, trees, and wildlife they provide a peaceful location for a ceremony and they often have designated spaces for memorials or the scattering of ashes. In some botanical gardens trees can be planted in honour of a loved one.

Ceremonies in the Mountains

For some people, mountains are particularly spiritual places. For someone who loved hiking, the wild mountain flowers, and the beauty and majesty of the mountains, it is a perfect choice. A celebration of life at the top of a mountain can add to the sense of connection and continued love.

Find Further Helpful Information About Planning a Funeral or Celebration of Life

If you would like information about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.

Find Locations for Funerals and Celebrations of Life

If you would like to find locations for a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Locations.