BLUEBELL WOOD BURIAL PARK

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Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial You feel at peace wandering the Park is a unique, nature- beautiful habitats Norfolk Bluebell Wood has to offer; from the ancient inspired burial park, home woodland and the wildflower meadow, to centuries-old bluebell to the 4,800 trees of the newly planted woodland, newly planted Diamond Jubilee Wood.

woodland and a glorious Home to birds, bees and butterflies, wildflower meadow, all resting the Park provides the perfect setting under big Norfolk skies. The for loved ones to be laid to rest and a place for retreat; to be alone to reflect Park is located in the parish on memories. of , seven miles north At Norfolk Bluebell Wood you are at one of within easy reach with nature, creating a lasting legacy for of all parts of the county. generations to come.

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Norfolk Bluebell Wood was The Park offers an alternative to more created by Andrew and traditional venues and the opportunity to create a very personal funeral within Caroline Morton who were a natural setting of historic significance. captivated by the ancient For almost 300 years, the land at bluebell wood with its floor Norfolk Bluebell Wood played an carpeted with millions of important role in the global spring blooms. A natural understanding of the effects the burial park was conceived seasons have on plants and animals. The wood is clearly marked as to create a calming oasis of ‘Old Lady’s Wood’ on the 1792 map tranquillity, connecting people of Norfolk. and nature. The estate was the home of Robert Marsham (1708-1797), a celebrated English naturalist and founding father of phenology – the study of the effects of the seasons on plants and animals, now overseen by The Woodland Trust.

In 1747, Robert Marsham planted an 18-inch cedar sapling on his estate. A short distance from the Park, this ancient giant cedar tree still stands to this day at a height of 102 feet and an impressive 23 feet in circumference.

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Norfolk Bluebell Wood is Cedar Hall to be constructed in 2o16 available for you and your The funeral or memorial service is held loved ones from all faiths in the Cedar Hall providing comfortable and denominations to seating for 120 people. Following the make your own choices funeral or memorial service, you are invited to make use of the facilities at the appropriate time, provided by the Cedar Hall to gather in a dignified and personal with family and friends, to remember manner. It can be used for the life of a loved one. the funeral or memorial Facilities include: service with the option of plots in our four peaceful • High quality audio system available for your personal music choice habitats, for either a full burial, ash interment or • Hearing loop ash scattering. • Access for wheelchair users

• Toilet facilities including disabled and baby changing

• Kitchen for catering purposes • Full Burial Double depth plots are offered throughout the four habitats in a position of your choice. A memorial is available for purchase.

• Ash Interment An ash plot allows for the interment of two sets of ashes. A memorial is available for purchase.

• Ashes Scattering The designated scattering area provides for the surface scattering of ashes.

• Planning for the Future If you are making arrangements for your own or loved one’s funeral, a plot can be reserved for a full burial or an ash interment in an area of your choice within the Park, giving you and your family peace of mind for the future.

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The opportunity to connect The knee-high wildflower meadows people and nature has been create a beautiful mosaic of birds, bees and butterflies. the guiding principle for the creation of Norfolk Bluebell Within the meadows, 4,800 trees were planted celebrating the Queen’s Wood. The Park has four Diamond Jubilee forming part of peaceful habitats for you the nation’s six-million tree Jubilee and your loved ones to revisit; Woods legacy. A few of the species to reflect and remember include oak, beech, lime, silver birch and horse chestnut. throughout the seasons. The new woodland and wildflower meadows flow out from the base of the ancient Bluebell Wood, the site’s inspiration. Abundant with woodland wildlife, the ancient wood occupies the rear of the Park. Beside the planned attractive lake is the peaceful Woodland Meadow.

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1. We recommend the use of a Funeral 6. All woodland is managed to ensure Director; however we permit families its long-term health and safety. to conduct their own service if This involves a strategic tree preferred. management programme.

2. No interment is permitted without 7. Only one memorial (i.e. wooden the appropriate Registrar’s plaque or stone) and wooden vase is certificate or Coroner’s order for permitted on the grave. No varnish, burial. All forms must be received by gloss or satin is allowed on either. the Park at least two working days before the burial is to take place. 8. The tree management programme is implemented in accordance with 3. Coffins or shrouds must be made various wildlife programmes and of wicker, softwood, cardboard or ensures best horticultural practice. other biodegradable material. Grass pathways are cut as and They must not be decorated with when deemed necessary and other any oil-based paints. areas are cut twice a year, to ensure wildlife habitats remain undisturbed. 4. Scattering of ashes will only be allowed in the designated area. 9. No refunds can be given after reservation although burial rights can 5. Only fresh cut floral funeral tributes be assigned on production of the can be left on the grave. Wreaths original receipt and written instructions or flowers in any form of wrapping from the grave owner and payment of or packaging are not permitted. an administration fee. Any flowers left will be removed after they have deteriorated. Please 10. Full payment must be received at ensure all litter is taken home. the time of reservation and before any interment can take place. Exclusive rights of burial last for 99 years.

8 | Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park 11. Smoking is only permitted in the 16. Please do not pick the wild flowers car park. Please take cigarette or fungi. In order to protect native butts home. species no planting is permitted.

12. Dogs must be kept on short leads at 17. All vehicles including contents are all times. Please respect the graves parked at the owner’s risk. Parking is and clean up any mess. only permitted in designated spaces. Vehicles including bicycles are not permitted beyond the car park. 13. Children must be closely supervised at all times. 18. Please keep to the paths and do not walk over marked burial plots. 14. Barbecues or picnics are not permitted in the Park. 19. Norfolk Bluebell Wood is a natural 15. This is a natural landscape therefore setting. We do not permit jam jars, graves cannot be tended, manicured plastic bottles, vases or wooden or any form of edging or fencing baskets etc. Equally, cuddly placed on them. Any such items will toys, wooden or similar toys or be removed immediately. photographs are not permitted.

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Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park is located in the parish

Sheringham of Hainford, seven miles north Cromer Holt

Fakenham of Norwich within easy reach A140 North Walsham A148 Stalham Kings of all parts of the county and Lynn A1067 A149 A1151 three miles from Horsham A47 Dereham NORWICH Great St Faith’s crematorium. The Yarmouth

Park is situated alongside A146 A12 A11 A140 the B1354 with easy access from the A140 Norwich to Cromer road.

to Aylsham Norfolk to Holt Bluebell Wood

Coltishall to Fakenham B1149 Hainford B1354

A1067 Crematorium A140 A1151

Norwich International to Dereham Airport

Proposed Northern A47 Distributor Road

to Great Yarmouth NORWICH

Sat Nav Ref: NR10 3BG

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For further information or to arrange an appointment to discuss your needs and wishes, please get in touch.

Andrew Morton 07557 200 398 [email protected]

Matthew Greaves 07557 200 398 [email protected]

Old Church Road Hainford Norfolk NR10 3BG

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