Woodland burials
Oakley Wood burial site is set in existing ancient woodland, home to a wide variety of wildlife and woodland plants. People of all beliefs and denominations are welcolmed and services take place in existing chapels.
In order to provide this natural alternative to the traditional cemetery there are regulations. If you want flowers, headstones, kerb sets then this is not the place for you.
- In order to maintain the existing woodland flora, with least disturbance of this Ancient Woodland, a single grave only, is permitted. (no re openings). Each grave is in strict rotation.
- Biodegradable coffins only.
- No grave can be reserved and the grave cannot be used again once burial has taken place, including cremated remains.
- There is no exclusive Burial Rights.
- No funeral wreaths, objects of any kind or flowers, can be placed on the graves,or the planting of any bulbs, plants, shrubs or tress. An area will be set aside for this purpose.
- A burial can take place between 9:30am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays mornings may be considered in special situations.
- The site will develop as a woodland glade, so trees will not be replaced on individual graves but in agreed locations throughout the site.
- Full facilities are available in the North Chapel for a service if required. Organ and recorded music available on request.
- Fees and charges, the cost is £1,600, inclusive. Use of chapel will be charged £75 extra.
To find out more about natural burial please contact Oakley Wood Crematorium on 01926 651418
Warwick district’s cemetries
All records for these cemeteries are kept in the office at the Mid-Warwickshire Crematorium.
Leamington Cemetery
Situated on Brunswick Street, Leamington Spa, Leamington Cemetery covers approximately 30 acres and has sections for all denominations. The Cemetery has two chapels neither of which is still in use.
The first burial took place on the 30th October 1868 and the cemetery was extended in 1938. Part of the old cemetery is an extension of All Saints churchyard: it is within the boundaries of the cemetery, but no records are held by the council.
Milverton Cemetery
Situated on the Old Milverton Road, Leamington Spa, Milverton Cemetery extends to approximately 4 acres. The first burial took place on the 7th September 1881. The chapel was demolished in recent years and the cemetery is virtually full.
Warwick Cemetery
Situated on the Birmingham Road, Warwick, this cemetery covers approximately 28 acres and provides for the burial of people of all denominations. Two chapels are still standing but no longer in use. The first burial took place on 25th May 1859.
Kenilworth Cemetery
Situated on Oaks Road, Kenilworth, this cemetery extends to approximately 6 acres and covers burials of all denominations. The chapel is still in use and seats 55 people. The first burial took place on 28th July 1913.
Closed Churchyards
We also maintain the following closed churchyards:
- All Saints, Leamington Spa
- New Street, Leamington Spa
- Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa
- St Nicholas, Kenilworth
- St Margarets, Whitnash, Leamington Spa
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