NORFOLK BL UEBELL W OOD BURIAL P ARK WELCOME ABOUT BLUEBELL WOOD Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial You feel at peace wandering the beautiful habitats Norfolk Bluebell Park is a unique, nature- George Morton Snr affectionately known Wood has to offer; from the ancient Norfolk Bluebell Wood was as ‘Papa’ came down from Scotland inspired burial park, home woodland and the wildflower meadow, created by Andrew and in 1941 to establish a dairy herd in to centuries-old bluebell to the 4,800 trees of the newly planted Caroline Morton who were Skeyton. Andrew’s father George Morton Diamond Jubilee Wood. woodland, newly planted captivated by the ancient Jnr then took over the managing of woodland and a glorious Home to birds, bees and butterflies, bluebell wood with its floor the farm, growing it into a family farm supporting four sons. Andrew is the wildflower meadow, all resting the Park provides the perfect setting carpeted with millions of for loved ones to be laid to rest and a third generation to manage the farm on under big Norfolk skies. The spring blooms. A natural place for retreat; to be alone to reflect behalf of his wider family and purchased Park is located in the parish on memories. burial park was conceived farmland at Hainford in 2008 securing of Hainford, seven miles north to create a calming oasis of the farm for the next generation. of Norwich within easy reach At Norfolk Bluebell Wood you are at one with nature, creating a lasting legacy tranquillity, connecting people The Park offers an alternative to more of all parts of the county. for generations to come. and nature. traditional venues and the opportunity to create a very personal funeral within a natural setting of historic significance.

For almost 300 years, the land at Norfolk Bluebell Wood played an important role in the global understanding of the effects the seasons have on plants and animals. The wood is clearly marked as ‘Old Lady’s Wood’ on the 1792 map of Norfolk.

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.

2 | Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park www.norfolkbluebellwood.co.uk | 3 • Full Burial WHAT WE OFFER Double depth plots are provided throughout the four habitats in a Norfolk Bluebell Wood is Woodland Meadow VEnue position of your choice (single depth plots are available, if preferred). A available for you and your Our beautiful Woodland Meadow venue, memorial is available for purchase. loved ones from all faiths with stunning views across the Burial Park, is currently available for hire and denominations to for both ceremonies and gatherings/ make your own choices wakes. We offer this facility as we at the appropriate time, recognise the need for friends and family to have a space to gather, in a dignified and personal both to pay their respects, and to • Ash Interment manner. It can be used for share memories of their loved ones. An ash plot allows for the interment the funeral or memorial Facilities to include: of two sets of ashes. A memorial is service with the option of available for purchase. • Seating capacity of 80 plots in our four peaceful with additional 20 standing habitats, for either a full • PA system burial, ash interment or • Ashes Scattering Bose music system ash scattering. • The Robert Marsham Glade provides • Heating for the surface scattering of ashes.

• Disabled toilet

Cedar Hall construction commencing 2o17 Cedar Hall will be a permanent ceremonial venue providing • Planning for the Future comfortable seating for 120. Following the funeral or memorial service, you If you are making arrangements for will be invited to make use of the your own or loved one’s funeral, a plot facilities provided by the Cedar Hall can be purchased for a full burial or an to gather with family and friends, to ash interment in an area of your choice remember the life of a loved one. within the Park, giving you and your family peace of mind that your future wishes are being met.

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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 Wood. The Park has four were planted celebrating the Queen’s 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 Park’s inspiration. Abundant with woodland wildlife, the ancient wood occupies the

BLUEBELLOD WO rear of the Park. Beside the planned wildlife pond is the peaceful Woodland Meadow.

WOODLAND MEADOW ROBERT MARSHAM WILDLIFE GLADE CEDAR POND HALL WOODLAND DIAMOND MEADOW VENUE JUBILEE WOOD

RVATION CAR PARK CONSEAREA OUT OF HOURS PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IS AVAILABLE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AT THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE PARK, NEAR THE OLD CHURCH

B1354 WILDFLOWER MEADOWS

6 | Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park | 7 7. Only fresh cut floral tributes can PARK RULES be left on the grave. Wreaths or flowers in any form of wrapping or 1. We recommend the use of a packaging are not permitted. Any Funeral Director; however we flowers left will be removed after permit families to conduct their they have deteriorated. Please own service if preferred. ensure all litter is taken home.

2. No interment is permitted without 8. All woodland is managed to the appropriate Registrar’s ensure its long-term health and certificate or Coroner’s order for safety. This involves a strategic burial. All forms must be received by tree management programme. the Park at least two working days 9. The tree management programme before the burial is to take place. is implemented in accordance with 3. Coffins or shrouds must be made various wildlife programmes and 13. Dogs must remain on a short lead 18. All vehicles including contents are of wicker, softwood, cardboard ensures best horticultural practice. at all times. The owner assumes parked at the owner’s risk. Parking is or other biodegradable material. Grass pathways are cut as and responsibility for cleaning up only permitted in designated spaces. They must not be decorated when deemed necessary and other after their dog and must be Vehicles including bicycles are not with any oil-based paints. areas are cut twice a year, to ensure respectful of all burial plots. permitted beyond the car park. wildlife habitats remain undisturbed. 4. Scattering of ashes will only be 14. All visitors must give due considered 19. Please keep to the paths and do allowed in the Robert Marsham 10. No refunds can be given after privacy and respect to all other not walk over marked burial plots. reservation although burial Park visitors. Children must be Glade. This is the only designated 20. Norfolk Bluebell Wood is a natural rights can be assigned on closely supervised at all times. area for ash scattering. setting. We do not permit jam jars, production of the original receipt Mobile and electronic devices must 5. All memorials must be plastic bottles, vases or wooden and written instructions from be on silent or switched off. baskets etc. Equally, cuddly purchased through Norfolk the grave owner and payment 15. Barbecues or picnics are not toys, wooden or similar toys or Bluebell Wood Burial Park. of an administration fee. permitted in the Park. photographs are not permitted. 6.  Only one memorial (i.e. wooden 11. Full payment must be received at the 16. This is a natural landscape therefore 21. Out of hours pedestrian access post and plaque or memorial time of reservation and before any graves cannot be tended, manicured is available from dawn to stone) and wooden vase is interment can take place. Exclusive or any form of edging or fencing dusk at the eastern edge of permitted on the grave. No rights of burial last for 99 years. varnish, gloss or satin is allowed. placed on them. Any such items the Park, near the old church. 12. Smoking is only permitted will be removed immediately. When no staff are present, the in the car park. Please take main gates will be locked. 17. Please do not pick the wild flowers cigarette butts home. or fungi. In order to protect native species no planting is permitted.

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Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial For further information or to Park is located in the parish arrange an appointment to

Sheringham of Hainford, seven miles north Cromer discuss your needs and wishes, Holt

Fakenham of Norwich within easy reach A140 North please get in touch. Walsham A148 Stalham Kings of all parts of the county and Lynn A1067 A149 A1151 three miles from Horsham A47 Matthew Greaves Dereham NORWICH Great 07557 200 398 St Faith’s crematorium. The Yarmouth [email protected] Park is situated alongside A146 A12 A11 A140 the B1354 with easy access Andrew Morton from the A140 Norwich 07557 200 398 [email protected] to Cromer road. Old Church Road Hainford to Aylsham Norfol to Holt Blueell Norfolk Wood NR10 3BG

Coltishall 01603 898 021 to Fakenham B1149 Hainford B1354 [email protected]

A1067 www.norfolkbluebellwood.co.uk Crematorium A140 A1151

Norwich International to Dereham Airport

Northern A47 Distributor Road (Opening early 2018)

to Great Yarmouth NORWICH

Sat Nav Ref: NR10 3BG

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