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In the truest sense,
a place where life goes on.
EPPING FOREST
BURIAL PARKA cemetery for our time
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Peaceful and uplifting
places for reflection andremembranceWhether you are planning for the future, or making arrangements
now for the funeral of a loved one, there is comfort in the knowledge
that the final resting place you choose will be a very special one.
Woodland Burial Parks are the natural choice for anyone looking for
somewhere beautiful to remember a loved one. All our burial parks
are set in the soothing tranquillity of mature woodland, and are the
perfect places to recall loving memories.
Woodland Burial Parks are, in the truest sense, places where life
goes on.
I often visit Mum. We chat about ordinary
her laughter amongst the trees.
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3Quotes used in this brochure are
taken from actual letters.
tuff, and I still tell her my secrets. I can hear
he sleeps in such a beautiful place.
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Our Values We respect people of all origins, cultures, faiths
and beliefs.
We aim to surpass the desires and expectations ofall those we serve.
We acknowledge the needs of the disabled andphysically infirm.
We respect the landscape setting of our Parks, andactively employ strategies that encourage
environmental improvement, and the spread of
biodiversity within them.
We act with integrity, dignity, transparency andrespect towards others.
We encourage our staff to maximise theirpotential in all aspects of their work, providing
suitable training as appropriate.
We actively support the local community in eacharea that we serve.
We monitor compliance with these values through
regular internal audits.
Our ConceptWoodland is a much loved part of the English
countryside. Every season has its special moments
anyone who has visited a Bluebell Wood in the spring
will not forget its beauty, and who can forget thechildhood thrill of kicking leaves and collecting
conkers in the autumn? Woodland has a natural cycle
of life and it is essential for mankind to flourish.
Throughout history, woodland has provided us with
our needs of food, shelter, fuel and tools. Today, in
the 21st Century, we are realising more than ever
what a crucial role our woodlands play not only
standing as places of natural beauty, but providing
food and shelter for animals, protecting soils, and
counteracting the effects of carbon in our
atmosphere.
Our Woodland Burial Parks have been established as
appealing and meaningful places, offering an
alternative to the often unsatisfactory choices
available for funeral arrangements. We provide
peaceful and natural settings for the best service
possible, both for the bereaved, and for those who
wish to plan for and select their final resting place
during their own lifetime.
The mature woodland chosen for our burial parks is
enhanced by our specialist management programme,
encouraging wildlife and the proliferation of native
flowers and plants. We differ in many important ways
from other burial grounds, both in our ethos and our
practice. Our highly trained staff are always available
to welcome visitors during opening hours, and we
offer transport around our woodlands on
chauffeured buggies for visitors with limited
mobility. Our award-winning buildings provide very
special venues for funeral and memorial services,
while the woodlands surrounding them offer a
choice of plots for both full burials and ash
interments, with Rights to Burial extending for 99
years from the opening date of each Park. We pride
ourselves on ensuring that families never feel rushed,
offering a minimum of two hours for each service.
We support the local communities where our Burial
Parks are situated, and welcome interest and
involvement from local groups and schools. We
particularly appreciate the privilege of being able to
introduce children to the concept of the Cycle of Life
and to help them cope with feelings of grief and loss.
With this in mind, we have collaborated with Nicholas
Halliday, author of the acclaimed book for children
on this subject, The Lonely Tree. A special hardback
version of The Lonely Tree has been produced for
Woodland Burial Parks and we give copies to funeral
directors and other professionals in the locality of
each of our Parks for lending to families who have
been bereaved.
Our community involvement also extends much more
widely with our active support for the charity Tree
Aid, to whom we make a donation for every burial,ash interment or ash scattering we carry out. Tree Aid
work with villagers in Africa, undertaking planting
schemes that help transform deprived and poverty
stricken communities. To quote one village elder;
Without trees, we have no life. We feel that this is a
fitting way in which to commemorate those who
have died, as it enriches the lives of others. Our hope
is that we not only make a difference to you and your
family, but also to others elsewhere our Woodland
Burial Parks are places where, in the truest sense, life
goes on.
We hope that this information will give you some
assistance in reaching a decision, whether you are
considering your own arrangements for the future, or
if you are trying to choose the resting place for a
loved one who has died. We know how important it is
that the choice you make is the right one, and our
staff will be glad to answer any questions that you
might have our telephone number is on the back
cover.
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Our BuildingsAll of the buildings in our Parks are constructed with
natural materials from sustainable sources and are of
specialist design. The buildings are carefully situated
in each woodland to blend with the surroundings and
to complement each other.The Gathering Hall provides a warm and welcoming
meeting place for family and friends before and after
the funeral. Refreshments can be provided, ample
WC facilities are available, and the needs of the
disabled are fully catered for.
A circular courtyard with a living hazel wall leads you
to The Woodland Hall where funeral and memorial
services can be held. Inside this beautiful building,
panoramic views encourage the impression of being
actually out in the woodland, and the calm andintimate ambience is suitable for both large and
small funerals. Up to 130 people can be comfortably
accommodated, with fewer chairs being placed out
for smaller gatherings, and seating plans can be
varied according to your wishes.
At our Woodland Burial Parks there is never a feeling
of being rushed, as we allow a minimum of two hours
for each family to have the service and burial.
Families will not be disturbed by the arrival of other
mourners, something that can often happen
elsewhere.
Our buildings may also be used for services or
ceremonies when families choose to have a
cremation, or even a burial elsewhere. Our office
staff will be happy to give you details of how this can
be arranged.
Gathering Hall
A place where bereaved families and friends can
meet before the service, or spend time in after-
wards
Baby changing and WC facilities
Refreshment services may be available
Good parking facilities
Woodland Hall
Beautiful panoramic views into the woodland
Comfortable, flexible seating for up to 130 people
Excellent acoustics with high quality audio systems
An organ is available if required
Hearing loop installed to aid the hard of hearing
Suitable for use by families of religious or secular
beliefs
Easy access for wheelchair users
Woodland Retreat
In some of our Burial Parks we have Woodland
Retreats set in the heart of the woodland that offer
shelter and a place for quiet reflection.
The simple design of our buildings complements the
beauty of their woodland surroundings. To gain a full
appreciation of our burial parks we strongly
recommend a visit. Our staff will be delighted to
show you around.
Panoramic view from within the Woodland Hall
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How can I thank you for such a lovely
day it was all just right.Many, many thanks for arranging it so
quickly, and making the little ceremony
among the trees so memorable.
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FrequentlyAskedQuestionsHow do we arrange a funeral inone of your Woodland BurialParks?Your local funeral director will be able to advise you,
as we work closely with Funeral Directors, Clergy,
secular organisations and others to ensure that the
needs and wishes of the deceased and their family
and friends are met. You are welcome to telephone
us at your local park, or to call in for a discussion. We
have some qualified funeral directors on our staff,
and, although we do not offer the full range of
services provided by funeral directors, we can give
you good, independent advice.
Do we have to use a FuneralDirector?If you would like to make all the funeral arrange-
ments yourself, we will be pleased to provide
appropriate information and assistance.
However, funeral directors have many years
experience in arranging funerals and will guide you
expertly through the process. We feel this is the
better way.
Can we choose the position ofthe grave?Yes, we strive to meet specific requirements wherever
possible. However, there are certain landscape
regulations we have to abide by for the protection of
the woodland, as part of its long-term management.
Is the ground in your burial parksconsecrated?No, but an individual grave may be blessed if you
wish.
Can people be buried together?Our plots are prepared to take two burials. They may
be used for single occupancy if preferred.
What size are the plots?Grave dimensions are 2100 x 900mm for burial plots,
and 500mm square for ash interment plots.
Memorials may be placed within the grave dimensions.
We do not have the regimentation of a traditional
cemetery or graveyard; plots are placed in burial
circles next to each other around trees.
Will I be able to buy a plot beforeI die?Yes, this can be done at all of our burial parks. More
people than ever are sorting out their funeralarrangements before they die, for various reasons;
choosing and purchasing a burial plot in advance
may give peace of mind, ensure that a persons
specific wishes are carried out, or simply secure the
Rights to Burial at todays cost, no matter how many
years pass before the grave is needed.
Do you have a pay byinstalment plan if Im buyingbefore I die?
Yes, please ask for details.
How much do plots cost?Plots vary in price according to type and location in
the woodland. Included in our literature are details
explaining the different options and pricing.
What happens to my money if Ibuy a plot?A secure Trust Fund has been created to safeguard
purchasers rights. Four independent Trustees
oversee the Trust. A percentage of each purchase isheld by the Trust, to fund the long-term maintenance
of the park and the provision of its services. One of
the Trustees is a purchaser who has bought a plot on
an advance purchase basis.
What can we mark a grave with?Graves may be marked discreetly with wooden
memorials (please see our Memorial Options
literature for further information). We offer some
simple English Oak memorial posts that might be
suitable, or you are welcome to commission a
bespoke carving as long as it conforms to our
regulations. Temporary wooden crosses supplied by
funeral directors will be left in place for 4-6 weeks
after the burial, after which they will be removed.
Stone monuments or anything made from non
biodegradable materials are not permitted.
Are your burial parks safe?Our staff are always on site in our parks during
opening hours, and the gates are opened and closed
in accordance with published opening times.
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MemorialsWe offer attractive posts suitable for both burial and
ash interment plots, made of solid English Oak, with
either a round or oblong bevelled top. The price is
inclusive of a simple etched message. You may
however wish to choose a post from an alternative
supplier if so, please
contact the office for
details.
It is important that all
memorials comply with
our Regulations* in order
that the natural beauty
of the woodland may be
preserved.
Other types of
memorials may also be
available, including nest
boxes, bat boxes and
insect boxes.
*Available from the office on request.
Book of
RemembranceAt each of our Burial Parks we have a Book ofRemembrance, which provides a beautiful and long
lasting memorial for families and friends. Families
may also choose to have an entry to commemorate
those who have been buried elsewhere. Entries in our
Books of Remembrance may be viewed online at our
website www.woodlandburialparks.co.uk, enabling
families who are unable to travel to the Burial Park
the opportunity to see the inscription.
Example page from the Book of Remembrance
TestimonialsBelow are a few extracts from the many letters and
cards we have received from bereaved families
thanking us for the services that we have provided.
Many thanks for your kind attention during thewhole process. I really feel that you have been more
than happy to go that little bit extra to make the
arrangements run smoothly.
It is a lovely, peaceful and natural place. There is
always life in the woodland, and it is not a morbid
place to visit.
We know that everyone who attended on the day was
enormously impressed, and we are happy to say how
pleased we have been.
It is such a lovely place, and so much nicer to bring
children to visit, and bring flowers.
One felt the utmost confidence that everything was as
perfect as it could be in the circumstances, and that
we were discreetly cared for at all times. We must
comment on the wonderfully uplifting ambience,with the light and trees visible through the huge
windows. We felt that we had brought our loved one
to a very special place.
It is such a lovely and peaceful place to visit, so
healing. And we dont have to worry about
maintenance.
My sincere thanks to you all, for your extremely
sympathetic manner shown to myself, and the verymany other bereaved and sad people that you meet
up with. A wonderful, dedicated gang, doing a
wonderful job, with so much feeling.
I couldn't think of a nicer place. I love the fact that it
is living, and that dogs are welcome. Thank you.
Although you are there for all, we felt it was just for
us.
Individual memorial post
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Woodland Burial Parks
have commissioned a speciallimited edition of the acclaimed
book, by Nicholas Halliday,The Lonely Tree.
This book has been speciallywritten to help children
who have been bereavedand is available from
all of our Burial Parks.
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Nicholas Taylor, Managing Director
Epping Forest Burial ParkKiln Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex CM16 6AD
Telephone: 01992 523863
Website: www.woodlandburialparks.co.uk
EPPING FOREST
BURIAL PARKA cemetery for our time
Theres something deeply reassuring about
the cycle of life Epping Forest Burial Park
provides a beautiful and inspiring naturalsetting in which to remember those who
have died.
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