Background and Future
Norfolk Bluebell Wood was created by Andrew and Caroline Morton who were captivated by the ancient bluebell wood with its floor carpeted with millions of spring blooms. A natural burial park was conceived to create a calming oasis of tranquillity, connecting people and nature.
The park offers an alternative to more traditional venues and the opportunity to create a very personal funeral within a natural setting of historic significance.
a Timeline So Far...
The Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park was created with the help of a landscape architect and a vision for a parkland setting around the ancient woodland situated at the rear of the park.
The Bluebell Wood was the inspiration for the park; it is carpeted with millions of spring blooms each year and an abundance of wildlife throughout the year.
Within the meadows, 4,800 trees were planted in conjunction with the Woodland Trust celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. A number of the trees were planted by school children and a few of the species include oak, beech, lime, silver birch and horse chestnut.
The Cedar Hall won a national sustainability award highlighting its design credentials.
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- External elevations clad with cedar; known for its durability because of the natural oils found in this type of timber
- Oak framed windows and doors
- Roof coated with a solar reflective paint to keep the building cool
- Underfloor heating from a ground source heat pump
- Use of motion lighting to reduce electric consumption
- Solar panel installation providing all electric to the park
- Rainwater harvested from the workshop roof.
Our peaceful habitats are carefully managed to protect and enhance the landscape creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.
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- Grass pathways are cut as and when deemed necessary
- The meadow areas are cut twice a year to ensure wildlife habitats remain undisturbed to protect insects, birds and small animals
- A natural pond has been created to encourage wildlife and enhance the Woodland Meadow habitat
- Bird feeders are positioned around the park
- Nesting boxes are provided for birds, bats and owls.
- All graves are single depth to minimise soil disturbance
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- Memorials and vases are sourced locally. The park is a natural landscape and grave ornaments are not permitted
- Wooden benches are situated throughout the park
- An area of the park has been designated as a conservation area with grass pathways for access
- 400 metres of hedging has been planted creating a wildlife corridor along the southern boundary of the park adjacent to the B1354 and recycling bins are provided
- An electric golf buggy is available to assist visitors, if required and an electric utility vehicle is used to help with maintenance around the park
- A bike rack has been installed to encourage visitors to cycle.
