Oakfield Wood Wrabness

Christmas Greetings and a Happy New Year from Oakfield Wood, Wrabness. Our woodland burial grounds are protected by the Essex Wildlife Trust and so offer permanent resting places that will forever remain completely undisturbed. Full or Ashes Internments include the planting of a tree of your choice and a plaque of Remembrance. For more information, please contact our friendly, compassionate team on 01255 880521.

After years of planning, in our mission for Oakfield Wood Wrabness to offer the best possible services and options to families, preparations are being made to start building works in Spring 2026!

As winter approaches, woodland maintenance focuses on our bird and wildlife.

Autumn Maintenance & Tidy up at Oakfield Wood Wrabness Natural Burial Ground Essex

A Big Thank You to everyone who joined us to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Oakfield Wood Wrabness Natural Burial Ground providing a compassionate service to families in Essex

Join us on the 30th August - 10am - 2pm to celebrate 30 Years of Oakfield Wood Wrabness Natural Burial Ground providing a compassionate service to families in Essex

Oakfield Wood Donuts Causing Damage

Oakfield Wood Wrabness in July & August

Oakfield Wood Wrabness is introducing the use and sale of bamboo pots for the burial grounds. Bamboo provides a perfectly biodegradable pot for flowers, which supports the natural environment of the woodland. To maintain the beautiful natural environment of the woodland for nature, wildlife and visitors, we now ask visitors to stop bringing plastic or glass jars for flowers. Any found will be removed. Bamboo pots will be buried at each plot to reveal only the top inch. The fl

On 7th & 8th June 2025, Wrabness Church was adorned with an abundance of colourful local flora thanks to the Wrabness Village Flower Festival. Members of the local community came together to celebrate the unparalleled beauty of mother nature and to raise essential funds for the upkeep of the ancient and historic Wrabness Church. Oakfield Wood Wrabness was proud to enter a display of flowers from the beautiful Woodland Natural Burial Ground. Flower displays were also enjoyed f

May in Oakfield Wood Natural Burial Ground In May, Oakfield Wood bursts into life as a vibrant array of wildflowers emerges, creating a stunning natural tapestry. One of the most iconic sights is the bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), which carpets the woodland floors with its enchanting blue hues. These delicate flowers thrive in ancient woodlands, often forming vast, breathtaking colonies that attract numerous visitors. Another notable flower is the wild garlic (Allium u

Tree planting will stop at the end of this month due to the warmer weather.

Please leave the woodland in its natural state without glass, tinsel or plastic. Thank You

Now that the festive season is over, all Seasonal decorations will be carefully and considerately removed for the benefit of the soil and woodland. Tree planting has resumed at Oakfield Wood now that the colder temperatures have arrived. Cold weather means that trees are dormant, which is the perfect time for planting / maintenance. Ensuring the long term health of Oakfield Woodland is vitally important. Great care and consideration is taken to ensure that the most suitable s

Final winter cutting of hedges is now underway at Oakfield Wood Natural Woodland Burial Ground, in preparation for the spring and allowing the birds to nest from March to September without being disturbed. All trees are planted and we are up to date with all interments. When Spring arrives our next task will be to conduct maintenance on the tracks and parking areas. The ongoing care and maintenance of the woodland ensures that it always offers a beautifully serene setting for

Oakfield Wood Wrabness is owned and managed by Military veterans, and this is our way of giving back and recognising the service of our Armed Forces. Veterans supporting Veterans! Oakfield Wood is proud to offer a 30% discount to all Military Service Veterans for either: Full Interment or Ash Interment. 30% off for Military Veterans. This discount is ONLY for Oakfield Wood Wrabness at this time. However, we intend to encourage a wider community of Funeral Directors and buria

Ensuring the long term health of Oakfield Woodland is vitally important. Great care and consideration is taken to ensure that the most suitable species of trees and their placement with neighbouring trees are chosen. The most suitable tree type will be chosen, determined by its location, to allow and encourage the essential symbiosis and support between trees. Oakfield Wood, Wrabness is an English Native Woodland. We plant ONLY NATIVE English trees from 18 month old saplings