Burials
We offer a full burial service, tailored to the family’s needs, depending on beliefs and religion. These can be taken by a local minister, celebrant or humanist. The service can be held at local churches, chapels, or at the graveside.
A full burial service can include music, photos, mourners’ vehicles and flowers. The full details will be discussed with family in order to provide the service their loved one deserves. We will also assist with all the arrangements to do with any notices for local newspapers, funeral refreshments, and paperwork required for the day which will incur additional costs, all outlined in advance. A confirmation of the times and an estimate of the costs are given to each family prior to the funeral and any changes can be made if necessary beforehand.
Natural Burials
This type of burial is an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional methods of burial. Natural burial involves burying the deceased without embalming and using a biodegradable coffin such as wicker or natural wood.
The growing awareness of natural burial can be attributed to the growing concern for the environment and the desire for a more sustainable lifestyle. People are becoming more aware of the impact that traditional burial practices have on the environment and are looking for alternatives that are more eco-friendly.
We are fortunate to have two natural burial sites within Aberdeenshire. Cothiemuir Hill which is located within the Forbes Estate, near Alford and Clovery Woods of Rest located near Fyvie. These sites can be used whether for religious or non-religious funerals. They also allow for interment of ashes following cremation. They do not allow gravestones, instead a wooden or slate plaque can be placed to mark the grave.
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