Regulations

Our aim is to grow a wild and natural woodland.  The burial ground is a place of escape, away from the hurly burly, somewhere to contemplate amidst the natural beauty of the trees. Apart from trees growing and seasons changing, the way the burial ground looks now is the way it should stay for future generations.

Everything that goes into the ground at Manor Sware must be biodegradable and of a natural material. More information on eco-coffins, shrouds and urns can be found on the ‘Arrange’ page.

Please do not put anything on the graves other than cut flowers or petals (ideally from the garden) – no rocks, stones, artificial flowers, Oasis foam, plastic trays, wireframes, tying wires, flower vases, glass or plastic.

Wilted flowers will be removed and recycled as compost.

Other than cut flowers (ideally from the garden), nothing should be placed or planted anywhere in the burial ground. We will remove (and dispose of) anything placed or left without permission and may seek to recover the costs involved.​

​Cremated remains may not be scattered or strewn in the burial ground unless arranged.

​Manor Sware cannot accept responsibility for any damage, loss or desecration caused to any plant or memorial.

Unless you have received our express permission to do so, no firewood is to be removed or harvested.

Hunting, shooting or fishing, camping, barbecues or fires, off-road driving, motorcycling or cycling are all prohibited.

Dogs are welcome. Please clean-up behind them.