The Arbory Trust is a Church of England registered charity. We have no geographical or theological boundaries set for those who may be buried at the Arbory Trust - people from all races and religions, from near or far, are genuinely and regularly welcomed to the burial ground. The Arbory Trust was established in 2000, offering a real alternative to churchyards and municipal cemeteries, many of which are either full or nearing capacity. As the years have passed, the trees and wild flowers planted and sown at the start of the scheme have begun to flourish, and already the Glebe is a beautiful place to be, offering a natural beauty and openness which many churchyards and cemeteries cannot. A wide variety of wildlife is also now returning to the site, adding a new dimension to its development. As a non-profit making organisation, any surplus funds generated will go towards buying more land to create further woodland burial grounds around the country. The land at Barton was consecrated by the Bishop of Ely (Chair of the Trustees) in 2002, and the Memorial Lodge (generously funded by donations) was dedicated by him in 2005. The Trustees offer a wide range of expertise, from theological to legal and land management input, which has contributed hugely to both the establishment and continuing development of the Trust. Currently the Trustees are:

The Right Reverend the Bishop of Ely	The Revd. Peter Owen Jones
P.F.B. Beesley, esq	Sir Francis Pemberton
Professor David Bellamy	The Rt. Revd. Dr. Geoffrey Rowell
A.H. Duberly, esq	The Right Revd. Professor S. W. Sykes
The Lord Fairhaven	Dr Gareth Thomas
Advisor to the Trustees: Mr Steve Scott (The Forestry Commission)

Telephone: 01223 303874

Charity Number: 1079635