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Are trees planted over the graves? No, they are not. We envisage a situation where people are buried in glades surrounded by trees rather than underneath them. Trees can become diseased or struck by lightening, and serious problems can arise if trees have to be dug out, and tree roots can also interfere with graves. See the Tree Adoption page. Can the graves be marked? The graves can be marked with wooden plaques which will biodegrade over a period of years. Stone and other permanent markers are not permitted. Ultimately the graves will be mown over to form part of the natural woodland and glades. However, all grave locations are recorded by the Arbory Trust. See 'Rules and Regulations'. Are single and double graves available? All graves (both for ashes and burial) are single depth. However, we will gladly reserve adjacent plots to ensure family members are together if desired. How is the wood managed? The woodland will be managed for the benefit of people, plants and animals. The paths will be rough mown. We are not trying to create a park- Arbory Trust woods really will be woods. Is there any maintenance of the graves? Within a few weeks of a grave being filled, a mixture of grass and wildflower seed will be scattered. Further seed will be scattered as and when it is deemed appropriate and such growth should not be removed or otherwise deterred. The glades will be mown several times through the year. Gardening of the graves is not permitted- see Rules and Regulations. Will Arbory Trust woodlands be open all the year around? Arbory Trust woodlands are open 365 days a year. The gates are never locked. What type of coffin can be used? You can use which ever type of coffin you wish, provided it is biodegradable. There are many attractive options available- all Funeral Directors have plenty of information, and a simple internet search yields good results. See 'other links'. Is there a Memorial Book? Yes. When someone dies, we hope their families will sit down and write about them- what they did, what they liked, whom they loved. This is really a tribute to their life. All these tributes are kept and bound in the Memorial Book, which is available for viewing in the Memorial Lodge when open. See Memorial Book page. The Tree log also record trees adopted in memory of loved ones. Is the Lodge open for visiting? The Lodge is open every Wednesday from 9-11am. You are most welcome to drop in with any questions, and we'll be happy to help. See The Memorial Lodge page. Can I put a bench at Barton? I have seen several. Every bench must be approved by us before installation. You need to contact us, so we can advise on whether a bench where you wish to put one would be permissible, and also on the appropriate size. We are anxious to keep the right balance for the woodland, and hope you will understand that we cannot allow a bench near every grave. It is unlikely that many more benches will be permitted in the current phase of development. Do I need a Funeral Director? We strongly recommend that you contact a Funeral Director to assist you with funeral arrangements- this is not a service we offer ourselves. All local Funeral Directors are very familiar with Barton Glebe, and happy to help you, and we will readily assist Funeral Directors from other parts of the country with any arrangements you wish to make at Barton. See 'Other Links'. Do I need a Minister? We do recommend (although it is not required) that you have someone to direct the funeral, whether they be a member of the clergy, a Humanist minister, a Civil Funeral celebrant or other person not directly involved with the family. Bear in mind that emotions run high and it is often better to have someone other than a family member in charge of events. We do ask that all funerals are conducted with dignity and respect. Is it possible to have funerals at the weekends? We believe it is important for friends and families to be able to visit the woodlands at weekends and on public holidays without worrying about coming across a funeral taking place. Therefore we do not allow funerals at the weekends, unless there are very exceptional circumstances. Can I walk my dog at Barton? You are welcome to walk with your dogs, but must ensure they do not cause any damage. You MUST clear up after them, whether they are on or off the lead, out of consideration for other users. Can I drive my car further than the car park? No. It is important to preserve the rides as grass areas, in keeping with the woodland setting. The only exception is for funerals. Any special requests should be brought to the staff, who will advise accordingly. |
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