park rules

• We recommend the use of a funeral director; and we allow families to conduct their own funeral or memorial service if preferred.

• No interment is permitted without the appropriate Registrar’s certificate or Coroner’s order for burial. All forms must be received by the park at least two working days before the burial is to take place.

• Coffins or shrouds must be made of willow, softwood, cardboard or other biodegradable material. They must not be decorated with any oil-based paints.

• Scattering of ashes will only be allowed in the Robert Marsham Glade. This is the only designated area for ash scattering.

• All memorials must be purchased through Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park.

• Only one memorial (oak post and bronze plaque or york stone) is permitted on the grave. No varnish, gloss or satin is allowed.

• Only fresh cut flowers can be left on the grave. Any floral tributes containing oasis, plastic, wire foil or tape are not permitted. All flowers will be removed after they have deteriorated. Please ensure all litter is taken home.

• All woodland is managed to ensure its long-term health and safety. This involves a strategic tree management programme. The tree management programme is implemented in accordance with various wildlife programmes and ensures best horticultural practice.

•  Grass pathways are cut as and when deemed necessary and other areas are cut twice a year, to ensure wildlife habitats remain undisturbed.

• No refunds will be given after reservation although burial rights can be assigned on production of the original receipt and written instructions from the grave owner and payment of an administration fee.

• Full payment must be received at the time of application and before any interment can take place. Exclusive rights of burial last for 99 years.

• Smoking and vaping is only permitted in the car park. Please take cigarette butts home.

• Dogs must remain on a short lead at all times. The owner is responsible for cleaning up after their dog and must be respectful of all burial plots.

• All visitors must show privacy and respect to all other park visitors. Children must be closely supervised at all times. Mobile and electronic devices must be set to silent or switched off.

• No catering, food or drink including picnics and barbecues are permitted within the Cedar Hall or park.

• The park is a natural landscape and we do not allow graves to be tended, manicured or any form of edging or fencing placed on them. Any unpermitted items will be removed immediately.

• To protect native species planting is not permitted including the scattering of seeds and picking of wildflowers and fungi.

• All vehicles including contents are parked at the owner’s risk. Parking is only permitted in designated spaces. Vehicles including bicycles are not permitted beyond the car park.

• Please keep to the paths and do not walk on marked burial plots.

• The park is a natural setting. We do not permit jam jars, wind chimes, ornaments, greeting cards, photographs, balloons, lanterns, soft toys or vases. Any unpermitted items will be removed immediately.

• Out of hours pedestrian access is available from dawn to dusk at the eastern edge of the park, near the old church and is permitted at your own risk.