Elizabeth’s husband, Graeme, was only thirty when he died of terminal cancer. She writes: When he read about ‘Natural Burials’ he decided that was what he wanted: ‘under a tree, in  a wicker coffin, in the Kent countryside with a space for myself at his side’.

She continues: Thank you for setting up Deerton Natural Burial Ground where my husband is buried. It is a wonderful, picturesque, respectful place. I feel at peace knowing that it is my husband’s new home - and my home in the future. It is exactly what Graeme would have wanted.

I found Deerton by chance and when I went there I immediately knew it was the place.  Someone said to me, ‘you will know when

you find the right place.’ It felt so right when I was there and it ticked all the boxes that Graeme wanted.

Leading up to the funeral and on the day of the funeral, I was very grateful to you for being so accommodating and flexible.  The funeral service was in Beckenham and so it was quite a long way away.  It didn’t matter if we arrived late or early, you were there to greet us. It was a beautiful committal. We played one of Graeme’s favourite songs and listening to it as we buried him, in such a beautiful setting, it all seemed so magical.

I can honestly say that the magic has not faded. I visit Graeme as often as I can. Every time I feel so happy. I spend time with my beloved husband as long as I want and I can enjoy the sun, rain and even the snow with him.