The Trust
The St Albans Woodland Burial Trust was registered with the Charity Commission, number 1118216, on 5th March 2007 following a long search for suitable land that could meet both our current and future needs (please see our Woodland Timeline for further details).
The Memorandum and Articles of Association governing the Charity were incorporated on 18th December 2006 and confirm the main activities of the Trust.
The Trust's objectives are the provision of a woodland burial site for those people and families wishing to be buried in consecrated/protected ground in an environmentally and ecologically sustainable manner.
We actively train and support our staff so that they in turn can provide the family and friends of the bereaved with services and support during such difficult times.
Through active management of the woodland, the site has been developed and preserved in order to provide a semi-natural woodland environment during its infancy which in turn will become one of the country's ancient woodlands of tomorrow - for future generations to enjoy whilst preserving a diverse woodland structure, safeguarding notable species and wildlife communities.
"The Trust is a non-profit charity that specifically addresses the concerns and wishes of the community. Tackling problems such as deforestation, global warming and sustainability. We offer a resting place for those of any faith, or none at all, without prejudice or bias, in the most cost effective way possible."
Woodland Burial Statistics
| Period | Burials | Interment of Ashes | Reservation for Burials | Reservation for Ashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2007 - March 2008 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 |
| April 2008 - March 2009 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 9 |
| April 2009 - March 2010 | 21 | 13 | 37 | 7 |
| April 2010 - March 2011 | 18 | 15 | 34 | 10 |
| April 2011 - March 2012 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 23 |
| April 2012 - March 2013 | 15 | 14 | 43 | 16 |
| April 2013 - March 2014 | 28 | 14 | 52 | 16 |
| April 2014 - March 2015 | 34 | 20 | 10 | 2 |
| April 2015 - March 2016 | 28 | 18 | 45 | 20 |
| April 2016 - March 2017 | 38 | 29 | 43 | 27 |
| April 2017 - March 2018 | 60 | 24 | 73 | 23 |
| April 2018 - March 2019 | 55 | 44 | 76 | 24 |
| April 2019 - March 2020 | 48 | 50 | 72 | 40 |
| April 2020 - March 2021 | 68 | 41 | 92 | 24 |
| April 2021 - March 2022 | 65 | 41 | 80 | 37 |
| April 2022 - March 2023 | 62 | 58 | 57 | 45 |
| April 2023 - March 2024 | 53 | 41 | 54 | 22 |
| Total | 633 | 453 | 832 | 354 |
