Trees & stones

The creation of a beautiful woodland lies at the heart of Manor Sware. Trees are a vital part of the complex and varied ecosystem that we live in. We hope that being able to place loved ones amongst a carefully planted and managed memorial wood and know that their names will be forever associated with this special place, will be comforting to those left behind.

A natural burial ground is not a “cemetery in a wood” that would be missing the point. A woodland burial ground should, in time, look no different from any other woodland in the local area; in all probability it should look better as it is actively managed to encourage flora and fauna and to enhance biodiversity. There is no such thing as an unkempt grave in a natural burial ground and the memorial stones that are placed are done so with a discreet stone plaque set almost flush to the ground creating a timeline along the main Peebles Avenue.

Manor Sware is divided into different areas, bounded by mown grass paths that all meet
at the Oak Sheiling. All but one area has been or will be planted with a mixture of tree

types, which in time will become available for adoption by people as their personal memorial tree. A current list of available trees can be supplied on enquiry.

Memorial stones can be placed along the main avenue leading from the Oak Sheiling towards Peebles. These are made from Cumbrian Slate, are all the same size and inscribed with a person’s first and last name, and year of birth and death.

These are some of the trees potentially available at any time. Just like in a natural woodland, there are a few Iconic Trees, some Large Trees and more Smaller Trees.

Iconic Trees