Meeting to outline the future plans for the Westmill Woodland Burial Site from January 2027 – Special General Meeting for all members of Westmill Friends and Family Group - online 7pm 21^st April 2026

At the Westmill FFG AGM last November the CIC directors explained that from January 2027 the burial ground will no longer be taking any new bookings as it is almost full and outlined the CIC’s plans for the long term future of the site. As a result of this there will be significant changes to how the burial ground office operates whilst making sure that it provides a full service to everyone who has a pre-booking with Westmill.

The CIC is organising an online Special General Meeting to further outline the future plans and to answer any questions from FFG members. The minutes from this meeting will then be posted on the FFG webpage.

Please register for the SGM by calling or emailing the office at info@woodlandburialwestmill.co.uk

Snowdrop planting day, Sat March 28th: 11am-12pm

We've got together a collection of Snowdrop and Aconite Plants for us to use at the burial ground, and so we have a planned planting day for them on Saturday 28^th March between 11am-12pm if you would like to come and get stuck in. Be sure to bring your gardening tools and a thermos for a hot drink! Look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome

An award-winning peaceful, friendly and affordable green burial ground on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire border, in the heart of the Vale of the White Horse. Westmill is a Community Interest Company which means it is a not for profit business. Learn more...

Westmill woodland burial ground is a natural haven for people, plants and animals looking up to the ancient Ridgeway.

Discover an intimate, beautiful site evolving into a small, native woodland and wildflower meadow.

Our friendly, professional team take great pride in providing a flexible, personal service.

The gates of Westmill Woodland Burial Ground are always unlocked and you may visit at any time.

Please note, we are now in our final phase of operation. Burials and ashes interments will carry on as normal in 2026, but our pre-booking policy is now limited. Please click on the following link for further details:

www.woodlandburialwestmill.co.uk/prices-forms

Westmill Woodland Burial Ground

What we offer

A chance for those of all faiths or none to be buried amid nature
An opportunity to be part of creating a small woodland and meadow for future generations
Real flexibility to respond to your needs in terms of how you want the funeral to be
Knowledge to assist your planning and support during your grieving
A peaceful spot to come and remember and appreciate the changing seasons
Events where you can come and meet others, have a cup of tea, plant trees, work on the site or just look at the view
A place to come and enjoy a growing variety of birds, animals, insects and plants

Contact times

Our office is handled remotely. Messages left in between these times will be responded to as soon as we can.

Monday: 10am - 1pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : Emails and Voicemails checked periodically

Office Hours

Friday: 11:30-1:30pm

Appointments on other weekdays also available upon request.

Call us on: 01367 700615
or Email us at: info@woodlandburialwestmill.co.uk

The Office is closed on all public holidays and weekends and no funerals are able to be arranged for those times.

The burial ground is always open. The gates are never locked.
Come and have a look around. If you would like to meet with someone up at the burial ground or in the office, appointments can be made upon request in advance of the visiting date.

Westmill Woodland Burial Ground
B4508, SN68TH

Outside the Box by Liz Rothschild This book, published by PCCS, is written by our co-founder Liz Rothschild. 274 vivid everyday stories drawn from her own life, her work and her audiences when touring her one woman show Outside the Box – A Live Show about Death.

The stories are grouped into chapters under themes such as children, dementia, getting ready, sudden death, the process of dying, funerals and bereavement. A cornucopia of wisdom – funny, moving, informative, contradictory and thought-provoking. Each chapter includes an expert commentary and resources from professionals such as a doctor, nurse and midwife, dementia expert, therapists, funeral experts, a former hospice chaplain and staff from Winston’s Wish, Child Bereavement UK and SANDS.

Liz hopes the book will be like a wise friend you can turn to when in need of support, advice or a laugh. All of us have to face our mortality or that of someone we care about and this book can help this journey feel a lot less lonely. A few copies are available in the office.

The best way to buy the book is from the publishers PCCS. Postage is free in the UK. It is also available from Waterstones and Amazon and from all good independent bookstores.