We are compiling this directory of flowery burial grounds from across the UK, which we would recommend visiting if you are looking for a well managed site rich in wildlife and heritage. Burial grounds can have a rich array of plants, animals and fungi, and may contain the only surviving area of flower-rich grassland in a parish. All the sites listed here contain this habitat. To see the flowers at their best, late May to mid or end of July is usually the most suitable time to visit. However, do contact the site managers for more specific timings before you visit if this is important to you.
We care the the one-ish acre churchyard by keeping path edges and access to recent graves and cremation plots mown but otherwise leave it to grow naturally with a full cut in late July and again in late October. Â Following the two cuts, we rake off and compost.
Since beginning this method of care about 9 years ago we have noticed the wonderfully increasing number of wild flowers through the spring.
- Fascinating monuments
- Good accessibility
- Great for fungi
- Lychgate
- Peaceful space for quiet reflection
- Wild flower Areas in spring/summer
Fairly level gravel paths accessible to wheelchairs; areas through grass not very accessible. One bench; steps into church
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If you would like to nominate a flowery burial ground that you manage for inclusion in our directory, please complete the form here. We will review all submissions before inclusion in the directory, so please understand you won’t see your burial ground immediately.Â
