Natural Burials at Amble West Cemetery

For some time now the choice of natural or woodland burials has been offered and many people have chosen this type of interment. Some, who would have preferred this, have been deterred as it would mean being far away from the area in which they lived as Felton, Morpeth or Hexham have been the only places to offer this; however from April 2012, we will be offering Natural Burials at Amble West Cemetery. The area chosen for these is at the top of the Cemetery in the new extension area looking over to Warkworth Castle and the countryside. Floral tributes will only be allowed at the time of interment; thereafter, whilst no headstones are allowed in this type of area, each burial will include the planting of a shrub so that in time a copse will develop. In this way a natural surrounding for wildlife will be created as the shrubs will attract birds, butterflies, insects etc.

Those wishing to commemorate their loved one can purchase a plaque to be placed on the newly installed memorial wall, unveiled earlier this month, which was made possible by a bequest from the late Councillor John M. Hedley.